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BMW 3 Series

White and Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LX08 WVGMOT history

LX08 WVG is a white and grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

LX08 WVG white 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 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
142,392 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX08 WVG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX08 WVG was last recorded at 142,392 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 10,114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,278 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
10,114 miles
Average per year
8,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,392 miles
  • 2023 – 132,278 miles
  • 2022 – 117,945 miles
  • 2021 – 108,153 miles
  • 2020 – 100,988 miles
  • 2019 – 93,181 miles
  • 2018 – 87,922 miles
  • 2017 – 82,222 miles
  • 2016 – 76,198 miles
  • 2015 – 66,973 miles
  • 2014 – 57,359 miles
  • 2013 – 49,345 miles
  • 2012 – 48,893 miles
  • 2011 – 36,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,392 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    142,392 miles
    Test number
    857337435946
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

  2. Fail142,391 miles (+10,113)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,391 miles
    Test number
    191127866481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,278 miles (+14,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    132,278 miles
    Test number
    548785048670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass117,945 miles (+42)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,945 miles
    Test number
    789047106228
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated

  5. Fail117,903 miles (+9,750)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,903 miles
    Test number
    711415640476
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie-rod ball joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brakes discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpms light illuminated

  6. Pass108,153 miles (+7,165)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    373531619260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass100,988 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    517354721717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail100,946 miles (+7,765)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,946 miles
    Test number
    277005726549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass93,181 miles (+5,259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    521175226542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass87,922 miles (+5,700)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,922 miles
    Test number
    389035442198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryDamage to n/s/f bumper
    • AdvisoryUndertray and outer sills fitted

  11. Pass82,222 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,222 miles
    Test number
    265106140948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,198 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    967362188552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,973 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    145348805417
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail66,973 miles (+9,614)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    726868205002
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass57,359 miles (+8,014)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,359 miles
    Test number
    475936804086
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront & rear tyres differant sizes

  16. Pass49,345 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    475564513031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,893 miles
    Test number
    209508692162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,893 miles (+12,550)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,893 miles
    Test number
    885408692170
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass36,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,343 miles
    Test number
    887067281182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX08 WVG

Does LX08 WVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX08 WVG expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX08 WVG?
The MOT on LX08 WVG expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX08 WVG done?
LX08 WVG was recorded at 142,392 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 8,450 miles a year.
Has LX08 WVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX08 WVG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LX08 WVG 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 LX08 WVG find?
LX08 WVG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; fuel cap seal starting to crack.

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