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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LS08 FZPMOT history

LS08 FZP is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 183,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

LS08 FZP 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 26 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,256 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 FZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 FZP was last recorded at 183,256 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 10,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,651 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,605 miles
Average per year
10,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,256 miles
  • 2024 – 172,651 miles
  • 2023 – 162,424 miles
  • 2022 – 152,268 miles
  • 2021 – 143,300 miles
  • 2020 – 130,638 miles
  • 2019 – 109,750 miles
  • 2018 – 87,933 miles
  • 2017 – 69,710 miles
  • 2016 – 59,025 miles
  • 2015 – 50,744 miles
  • 2014 – 43,217 miles
  • 2013 – 34,945 miles
  • 2012 – 28,842 miles
  • 2011 – 22,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,256 miles5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,256 miles
    Test number
    398402326951
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail183,256 miles (+10,605)2 repaired5 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,256 miles
    Test number
    344538851814
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass172,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,651 miles
    Test number
    717651878585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Fail172,651 miles (+10,227)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,651 miles
    Test number
    630686762349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  5. Pass162,424 miles (+10,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,424 miles
    Test number
    226309649595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  6. Pass152,268 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,268 miles
    Test number
    339315343419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,266 miles (+8,966)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,266 miles
    Test number
    190529233253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass143,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    574834864687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,300 miles (+12,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    968551010560
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  10. Pass130,638 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    296809615747
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Fail130,638 miles (+20,888)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,638 miles
    Test number
    311473218462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass109,750 miles (+21,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,750 miles
    Test number
    370122455601
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass87,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    826399062656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail87,933 miles (+18,223)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    640164059205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass69,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    162159782340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,710 miles (+10,685)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    106328162261
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  17. Pass59,025 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    105499482211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,744 miles (+7,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,744 miles
    Test number
    747202755184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass43,217 miles (+8,272)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,217 miles
    Test number
    239950554402
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass34,945 miles (+6,103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,945 miles
    Test number
    125353913116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,842 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,842 miles
    Test number
    269924002190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    947458301102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 FZP

Does LS08 FZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 FZP is valid until 26 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 FZP?
The MOT on LS08 FZP is valid until 26 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 FZP done?
LS08 FZP was recorded at 183,256 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 10,996 miles a year.
Has LS08 FZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 FZP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 FZP 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 LS08 FZP find?
LS08 FZP passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 5 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective juddering; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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