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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,895 cc

LD08 CAAMOT history

LD08 CAA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

LD08 CAA grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,953 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 CAA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 CAA was last recorded at 99,953 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,953 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,953 miles
  • 2025 – 98,222 miles
  • 2024 – 95,741 miles
  • 2023 – 92,328 miles
  • 2022 – 88,458 miles
  • 2021 – 84,129 miles
  • 2020 – 80,484 miles
  • 2019 – 75,536 miles
  • 2018 – 69,344 miles
  • 2017 – 63,953 miles
  • 2016 – 57,396 miles
  • 2015 – 51,445 miles
  • 2014 – 44,225 miles
  • 2013 – 37,803 miles
  • 2012 – 32,437 miles
  • 2011 – 21,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,953 miles17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,953 miles
    Test number
    402497964234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail99,953 miles (+1,731)1 dangerous17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,953 miles
    Test number
    923731906172
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,222 miles (+2,481)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,222 miles
    Test number
    167772533432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,741 miles (+3,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,741 miles
    Test number
    761404291242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,328 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,328 miles
    Test number
    922382834360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,458 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,458 miles
    Test number
    924725765287
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

  7. Fail88,323 miles (+4,194)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    925022679875
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check oil level (dash)

  8. Pass84,129 miles (+3,645)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,129 miles
    Test number
    738839133126
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass80,484 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    289592145274
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail80,484 miles (+4,948)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,484 miles
    Test number
    740087685243
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass75,536 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    445716583986
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, devoid of tread on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, devoid of tread on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail75,536 miles (+6,192)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    368551235440
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm, devoid of tread on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm, devoid of tread on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass69,344 miles (+5,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,344 miles
    Test number
    242956398497
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on inner edges.

  14. Pass63,953 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    236810282028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  15. Fail63,953 miles (+6,557)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,953 miles
    Test number
    616353819235
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

  16. Pass57,396 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,396 miles
    Test number
    206613833398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,445 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,445 miles
    Test number
    728827612715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,225 miles (+6,422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,225 miles
    Test number
    115687934279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,803 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,803 miles
    Test number
    507832333206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    395646452451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,437 miles (+4,233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,437 miles
    Test number
    579055052219
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass28,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    925679362094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,204 miles (+7,193)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    929118162032
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight oil leak at Differential

  24. Pass21,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,011 miles
    Test number
    159634271439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 CAA

Does LD08 CAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 CAA is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 CAA?
The MOT on LD08 CAA is valid until 20 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 CAA done?
LD08 CAA was recorded at 99,953 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 5,086 miles a year.
Has LD08 CAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 CAA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 CAA 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 CAA find?
LD08 CAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 17 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 14 more.

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