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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LT08 YLUMOT history

LT08 YLU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 188,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

LT08 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
Expired
On 6 Jan 2023
Mileage
188,013 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT08 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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT08 YLU was last recorded at 188,013 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 6,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,587 miles · 4 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
6,426 miles
Average per year
12,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,013 miles
  • 2020 – 181,587 miles
  • 2019 – 169,761 miles
  • 2018 – 161,597 miles
  • 2017 – 152,028 miles
  • 2016 – 133,926 miles
  • 2015 – 117,671 miles
  • 2014 – 103,113 miles
  • 2013 – 88,748 miles
  • 2012 – 70,288 miles
  • 2011 – 51,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,013 miles (+6,426)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,013 miles
    Test number
    212199240387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,587 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    181,587 miles
    Test number
    102088620867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail181,584 miles (+11,823)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,584 miles
    Test number
    748859093375
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass169,761 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,761 miles
    Test number
    867081371362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,597 miles (+9,569)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,597 miles
    Test number
    679370032711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryProp shaft rear rubber coupling perished start to crack

  6. Pass152,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    152,028 miles
    Test number
    529508302291
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail152,021 miles (+18,095)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,021 miles
    Test number
    781006576080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass133,926 miles (+16,255)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,926 miles
    Test number
    716242901936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass117,671 miles (+14,558)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    165308505106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing thin 2,mm

  10. Pass103,113 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    689499904132
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust flexi joint loose but not leaking.

  11. Fail103,113 miles (+14,365)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    979539804161
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust flexi joint loose but not leaking.

  12. Fail88,748 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    238620713101
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass88,748 miles (+18,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,748 miles
    Test number
    979550613124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass70,288 miles (+18,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,288 miles
    Test number
    785141812151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass51,763 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    51,763 miles
    Test number
    685538401109
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LT08 YLU

Does LT08 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT08 YLU expired on 6 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT08 YLU?
The MOT on LT08 YLU expired on 6 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT08 YLU done?
LT08 YLU was recorded at 188,013 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 12,705 miles a year.
Has LT08 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT08 YLU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LT08 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 LT08 YLU find?
LT08 YLU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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