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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 2,494 cc

L108 XDEMOT history

L108 XDE is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 122,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
122,821 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L108 XDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L108 XDE was last recorded at 122,821 miles on 11 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,800 miles · 8 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
1,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,821 miles
  • 2023 – 122,800 miles
  • 2022 – 122,374 miles
  • 2021 – 121,730 miles
  • 2019 – 117,841 miles
  • 2018 – 116,521 miles
  • 2016 – 115,854 miles
  • 2012 – 115,574 miles
  • 2011 – 114,089 miles
  • 2010 – 112,783 miles
  • 2008 – 111,769 miles
  • 2007 – 107,796 miles
  • 2006 – 98,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,821 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,821 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,821 miles
    Test number
    946380004185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,800 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    122,800 miles
    Test number
    273216593013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,374 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    739964595252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail122,374 miles (+644)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,374 miles
    Test number
    521418921908
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,730 miles (+3,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,730 miles
    Test number
    488082149134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass117,841 miles (+1,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,841 miles
    Test number
    305446976116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,521 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,521 miles
    Test number
    628793293388
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass115,854 miles (+280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,854 miles
    Test number
    928606678547
    • AdvisoryGrease on all brakepipes

  9. Pass115,574 miles (+1,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,574 miles
    Test number
    418859832145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass114,089 miles (+8)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    265768711128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteImbalance parking brake
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrishing

  11. Fail114,081 miles (+1,298)2 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,081 miles
    Test number
    337446611135
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteImbalance parking brake
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perrishing

  12. Pass112,783 miles (+1,014)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,783 miles
    Test number
    812139530107
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSmall amount of reserve travel

  13. Pass111,769 miles (+85)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    111,769 miles
    Test number
    264248068174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOuter casing on rear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Fail111,684 miles (+3,888)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,684 miles
    Test number
    724821468174
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOuter casing on rear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass107,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    773375267180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,796 miles (+8,831)1 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    753824467132
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass98,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,965 miles
    Test number
    463027236166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    224276936139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about L108 XDE

Does L108 XDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L108 XDE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L108 XDE?
The MOT on L108 XDE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L108 XDE done?
L108 XDE was recorded at 122,821 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,194 miles a year.
Has L108 XDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L108 XDE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L108 XDE 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 L108 XDE find?
L108 XDE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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