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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 YLUMOT history

LP08 YLU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

LP08 YLU blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,645 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YLU was last recorded at 133,645 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,640 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,645 miles
  • 2025 – 130,867 miles
  • 2024 – 127,496 miles
  • 2023 – 124,369 miles
  • 2022 – 122,257 miles
  • 2021 – 119,384 miles
  • 2020 – 115,863 miles
  • 2019 – 103,007 miles
  • 2018 – 87,301 miles
  • 2017 – 81,860 miles
  • 2016 – 77,188 miles
  • 2015 – 71,879 miles
  • 2014 – 64,910 miles
  • 2013 – 53,328 miles
  • 2012 – 41,099 miles
  • 2011 – 29,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,645 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,645 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,645 miles
    Test number
    372158362986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail133,640 miles (+2,773)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,640 miles
    Test number
    765905556013
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,867 miles (+3,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    294108494058
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass127,496 miles (+3,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    127,496 miles
    Test number
    275933436565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,369 miles (+2,112)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,369 miles
    Test number
    449972874479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,257 miles (+42)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,257 miles
    Test number
    934221888591
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail122,215 miles (+2,831)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    403857545995
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass119,384 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,384 miles
    Test number
    718850263819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail119,384 miles (+3,521)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,384 miles
    Test number
    963305657419
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split and chords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,863 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,863 miles
    Test number
    402210781898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,788 miles (+12,781)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,788 miles
    Test number
    490467151322
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass103,007 miles (+15,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,007 miles
    Test number
    446531335644
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass87,301 miles (+5,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,301 miles
    Test number
    806964790175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass81,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    101648689698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,860 miles (+4,672)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    319958844429
    • FailureCentral Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureCentral Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  16. Pass77,188 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    351955736969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,879 miles (+6,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,879 miles
    Test number
    178990395151
    • NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges worn very low at time of test

  18. Pass64,910 miles (+11,582)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,910 miles
    Test number
    625859714245
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges (feature tyres)
    • NotePlay in n/s/r lower arm bush

  19. Pass53,328 miles (+12,229)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    265990313266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteNo reading from diesel emissions

  20. Pass41,099 miles (+11,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    469309592148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass29,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    959766701233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail29,177 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,177 miles
    Test number
    986896801274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 YLU

Does LP08 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YLU is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YLU?
The MOT on LP08 YLU is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YLU done?
LP08 YLU was recorded at 133,645 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 6,962 miles a year.
Has LP08 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YLU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 YLU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 YLU find?
LP08 YLU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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