BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LD08 CAVMOT history
LD08 CAV is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 164,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 164,110 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,990 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 CAV
- 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
- 22 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 CAV was last recorded at 164,110 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 164,110 miles · 22 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 11,990 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 164,110 miles
- 2022 – 160,042 miles
- 2021 – 153,655 miles
- 2020 – 149,581 miles
- 2019 – 143,755 miles
- 2018 – 138,691 miles
- 2017 – 128,643 miles
- 2016 – 102,711 miles
- 2015 – 76,858 miles
- 2014 – 52,511 miles
- 2013 – 47,300 miles
- 2012 – 31,655 miles
- 2011 – 20,227 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,110 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,110 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 164,110 miles
- Test number
- 126636740357
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,110 miles (+4,068)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,110 miles
- Test number
- 913084620795
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,042 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 160,042 miles
- Test number
- 244949950912
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail160,041 miles (+6,386)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,041 miles
- Test number
- 104179456289
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad warning wire on drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass153,655 miles (+4,074)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 153,655 miles
- Test number
- 575851253300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass149,581 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 149,581 miles
- Test number
- 255112396596
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,571 miles (+5,816)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,571 miles
- Test number
- 514385192141
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass143,755 miles (+176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 143,755 miles
- Test number
- 964174718302
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,579 miles (+4,888)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,579 miles
- Test number
- 860992069560
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both but is being caused by product on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,691 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 138,691 miles
- Test number
- 621154021336
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edge
Fail138,691 miles (+10,048)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,691 miles
- Test number
- 623020867073
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edge
Pass128,643 miles (+25,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 128,643 miles
- Test number
- 169589875901
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre devoid of tread outer edge
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,711 miles (+25,853)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 102,711 miles
- Test number
- 134903855624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,858 miles (+24,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,858 miles
- Test number
- 345667375002
- 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)
Pass52,511 miles (+5,211)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 52,511 miles
- Test number
- 108840484096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,300 miles (+15,645)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,300 miles
- Test number
- 448761583082
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,655 miles (+11,428)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 31,655 miles
- Test number
- 178364892460
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass20,227 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,227 miles
- Test number
- 269702281027
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edges
Questions about LD08 CAV
- Does LD08 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 CAV expired on 6 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 CAV?
- The MOT on LD08 CAV expired on 6 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 CAV done?
- LD08 CAV was recorded at 164,110 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 11,990 miles a year.
- Has LD08 CAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 CAV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD08 CAV 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 CAV find?
- LD08 CAV passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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