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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 AKOMOT history

LD08 AKO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LD08 AKO blue 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
170,898 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AKO
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
23 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AKO was last recorded at 170,898 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 3,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
167,158 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,740 miles
Average per year
5,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,898 miles
  • 2025 – 167,158 miles
  • 2024 – 163,670 miles
  • 2023 – 158,546 miles
  • 2022 – 150,815 miles
  • 2021 – 144,385 miles
  • 2020 – 139,581 miles
  • 2019 – 134,515 miles
  • 2018 – 127,241 miles
  • 2017 – 117,528 miles
  • 2016 – 112,359 miles
  • 2015 – 106,172 miles
  • 2014 – 102,108 miles
  • 2013 – 100,664 miles
  • 2012 – 98,389 miles
  • 2011 – 95,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,898 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,898 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    170,898 miles
    Test number
    892440957787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,158 miles (+3,488)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,158 miles
    Test number
    417813801289
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass163,670 miles (+5,124)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,670 miles
    Test number
    476352158528
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light not working but still has matching pair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass158,546 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    555271166857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail158,546 miles (+7,731)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,546 miles
    Test number
    535869566720
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass150,815 miles (+6,430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,815 miles
    Test number
    301936335559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most rear hub bush (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn most rear hub bush (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass144,385 miles (+4,804)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,385 miles
    Test number
    630085335708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass139,581 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,581 miles
    Test number
    939362129545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. Pass134,515 miles (+7,274)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,515 miles
    Test number
    474692240729
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass127,241 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,241 miles
    Test number
    705728855311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,528 miles (+5,169)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,528 miles
    Test number
    625784660622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,359 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,359 miles
    Test number
    413950528607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,172 miles (+4,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,172 miles
    Test number
    737001321435
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine cover fitted
  14. Pass102,108 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    779059714355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,664 miles (+2,275)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    100,664 miles
    Test number
    249187323304
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on the outer edges
  16. Pass98,389 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,389 miles
    Test number
    897406032319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,341 miles (+14,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,341 miles
    Test number
    138619341316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass80,912 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,912 miles
    Test number
    748646271050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 AKO

Does LD08 AKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 AKO is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AKO?
The MOT on LD08 AKO is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 AKO done?
LD08 AKO was recorded at 170,898 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,819 miles a year.
Has LD08 AKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AKO has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 AKO 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 LD08 AKO find?
LD08 AKO passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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