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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 YLZMOT history

LP08 YLZ is a grey diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LP08 YLZ grey BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 1 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,597 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YLZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YLZ was last recorded at 151,597 miles on 29 May 2026, 5,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,181 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,416 miles
Average per year
7,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,597 miles
  • 2025 – 146,181 miles
  • 2024 – 140,458 miles
  • 2023 – 131,652 miles
  • 2022 – 127,157 miles
  • 2021 – 123,374 miles
  • 2020 – 119,326 miles
  • 2019 – 108,658 miles
  • 2018 – 101,778 miles
  • 2017 – 96,291 miles
  • 2016 – 88,866 miles
  • 2015 – 80,704 miles
  • 2014 – 71,832 miles
  • 2013 – 57,659 miles
  • 2012 – 49,052 miles
  • 2011 – 34,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,597 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,597 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,597 miles
    Test number
    457262706977
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail151,597 miles (+5,416)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,597 miles
    Test number
    602101197049
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,181 miles (+5,723)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,181 miles
    Test number
    490306531108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass140,458 miles (+8,806)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,458 miles
    Test number
    500459129016
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,652 miles (+4,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,652 miles
    Test number
    957164850261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass127,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    606638317183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail127,157 miles (+3,783)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    442502958245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass123,374 miles (+4,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,374 miles
    Test number
    665949269004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass119,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    119,326 miles
    Test number
    136369103994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail119,325 miles (+10,667)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,325 miles
    Test number
    581432561544
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    337725527258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,658 miles (+6,880)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    838629974332
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass101,778 miles (+5,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,778 miles
    Test number
    178831501109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass96,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    465087376127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,291 miles (+7,425)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    558331866634
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass88,866 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,866 miles
    Test number
    992224983314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,704 miles
    Test number
    165160555110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail80,704 miles (+8,872)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,704 miles
    Test number
    785740755134
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass71,832 miles (+6,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,832 miles
    Test number
    529879984188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,722 miles (+8,063)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,722 miles
    Test number
    285245734093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,659 miles (+8,607)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,659 miles
    Test number
    185915793462
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass49,052 miles (+14,514)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,052 miles
    Test number
    839133692127
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres stating to crack in treads
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smearing slightly

  23. Pass34,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    546015691182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YLZ

Does LP08 YLZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YLZ is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YLZ?
The MOT on LP08 YLZ is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YLZ done?
LP08 YLZ was recorded at 151,597 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
Has LP08 YLZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YLZ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 YLZ 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 YLZ find?
LP08 YLZ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 11 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 8 more.

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