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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

LP08 YMYMOT history

LP08 YMY is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

LP08 YMY grey 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 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,227 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YMY was last recorded at 105,227 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 1,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,185 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,042 miles
Average per year
5,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,227 miles
  • 2024 – 104,185 miles
  • 2023 – 102,805 miles
  • 2022 – 101,055 miles
  • 2021 – 98,848 miles
  • 2020 – 92,992 miles
  • 2019 – 89,733 miles
  • 2018 – 85,954 miles
  • 2017 – 83,107 miles
  • 2016 – 77,182 miles
  • 2015 – 68,450 miles
  • 2014 – 57,717 miles
  • 2013 – 47,330 miles
  • 2012 – 38,095 miles
  • 2011 – 28,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,227 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,227 miles (+1,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,227 miles
    Test number
    663650086062
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass104,185 miles (+1,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    921982705942
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass102,805 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,805 miles
    Test number
    147216224612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,055 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,055 miles
    Test number
    738595304895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,848 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    612111831011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,992 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,992 miles
    Test number
    668435511922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,733 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,733 miles
    Test number
    927693191162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,954 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    329761404880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,107 miles (+5,925)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,107 miles
    Test number
    253165464608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall ,no cords showing
    • AdvisoryEngine,under-tray,floor covers fitted
  10. Pass77,182 miles (+8,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    608146807468
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting too wear on inner edges
  11. Pass68,450 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,450 miles
    Test number
    588058995186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  12. Fail68,450 miles (+10,733)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,450 miles
    Test number
    337747395163
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  13. Pass57,717 miles (+10,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,717 miles
    Test number
    195623804217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass47,330 miles (+9,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,330 miles
    Test number
    238236793452
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass38,095 miles (+9,465)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    326788402279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,630 miles
    Test number
    588689781129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YMY

Does LP08 YMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YMY is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YMY?
The MOT on LP08 YMY is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 YMY done?
LP08 YMY was recorded at 105,227 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,352 miles a year.
Has LP08 YMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YMY has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on LP08 YMY 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 YMY find?
LP08 YMY passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive rear differential.

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