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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 AMOMOT history

LD08 AMO is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LD08 AMO red 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 14 May 2027
Mileage
121,365 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 AMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 AMO was last recorded at 121,365 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,827 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
5,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,365 miles
  • 2025 – 119,827 miles
  • 2023 – 114,745 miles
  • 2022 – 110,565 miles
  • 2021 – 106,647 miles
  • 2020 – 101,919 miles
  • 2019 – 98,143 miles
  • 2018 – 94,134 miles
  • 2017 – 89,617 miles
  • 2016 – 87,798 miles
  • 2015 – 79,349 miles
  • 2014 – 69,672 miles
  • 2013 – 60,299 miles
  • 2012 – 49,725 miles
  • 2011 – 38,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,365 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,365 miles
    Test number
    371520366689
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail121,365 miles (+1,538)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,365 miles
    Test number
    829064996951
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass119,827 miles (+5,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,827 miles
    Test number
    151508441988
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass114,745 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,745 miles
    Test number
    383646219448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,244 miles (+3,679)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,244 miles
    Test number
    780250378035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass110,565 miles (+3,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,565 miles
    Test number
    355092592888
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses starting to crack
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm slight play
  7. Pass106,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,647 miles
    Test number
    503082904283
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses starting to crack
  8. Fail106,647 miles (+4,728)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,647 miles
    Test number
    380308405098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hoses starting to crack
  9. Pass101,919 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,919 miles
    Test number
    818916146862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,143 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,143 miles
    Test number
    560609741806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,134 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    553164046305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,617 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    427820251366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    681574194041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,798 miles (+8,449)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    274254719078
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/17w run flat (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17v run flat (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight blow in exhaust flexy section
  15. Pass79,349 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    955568912763
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail79,347 miles (+9,675)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    285907690226
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass69,672 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    956353064209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,299 miles (+10,574)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,299 miles
    Test number
    839124263268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,725 miles (+10,730)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,725 miles
    Test number
    388149172276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,995 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,995 miles
    Test number
    376615681461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,173 miles
    Test number
    726485191045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 AMO

Does LD08 AMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 AMO is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 AMO?
The MOT on LD08 AMO is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 AMO done?
LD08 AMO was recorded at 121,365 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,506 miles a year.
Has LD08 AMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 AMO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 AMO 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 AMO find?
LD08 AMO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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