BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 YMDMOT history
LP08 YMD is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 176,519 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 YMD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 YMD was last recorded at 176,519 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 6,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,397 miles · 2 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,122 miles
- Average per year
- 9,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,519 miles
- 2024 – 170,397 miles
- 2023 – 163,677 miles
- 2022 – 157,620 miles
- 2021 – 151,687 miles
- 2020 – 149,183 miles
- 2019 – 137,982 miles
- 2018 – 123,586 miles
- 2017 – 115,671 miles
- 2016 – 108,305 miles
- 2015 – 97,213 miles
- 2014 – 84,721 miles
- 2013 – 69,337 miles
- 2012 – 50,866 miles
- 2011 – 34,920 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,519 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 176,519 miles
- Test number
- 840438146468
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail176,516 miles (+6,119)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,516 miles
- Test number
- 291142828609
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass170,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 170,397 miles
- Test number
- 639480255026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,397 miles (+6,720)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,397 miles
- Test number
- 238770933152
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass163,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 163,677 miles
- Test number
- 988440738403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,677 miles (+6,057)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,677 miles
- Test number
- 933934336988
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass157,620 miles (+5,933)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 157,620 miles
- Test number
- 654629422176
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass151,687 miles (+2,504)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 151,687 miles
- Test number
- 221214956725
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush to lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,183 miles (+11,201)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 149,183 miles
- Test number
- 662022175285
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass137,982 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 137,982 miles
- Test number
- 197297107751
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Fail137,982 miles (+14,396)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,982 miles
- Test number
- 911875779439
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Pass123,586 miles (+7,915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 123,586 miles
- Test number
- 997278656188
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,671 miles (+7,366)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 115,671 miles
- Test number
- 435528821299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,305 miles (+11,092)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 108,305 miles
- Test number
- 812071536942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,213 miles (+12,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 97,213 miles
- Test number
- 912629722446
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass84,721 miles (+15,384)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 84,721 miles
- Test number
- 789673654229
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,337 miles (+18,471)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,337 miles
- Test number
- 267619053289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,866 miles (+9,349)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 50,866 miles
- Test number
- 925968862216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,517 miles (+6,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 41,517 miles
- Test number
- 117329082083
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass34,920 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 34,920 miles
- Test number
- 336547001454
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LP08 YMD
- Does LP08 YMD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YMD is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 YMD?
- The MOT on LP08 YMD is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 YMD done?
- LP08 YMD was recorded at 176,519 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,872 miles a year.
- Has LP08 YMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 YMD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP08 YMD 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 YMD find?
- LP08 YMD passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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