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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 EACMOT history

LD08 EAC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 142,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2022.

LD08 EAC grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2023
Mileage
142,679 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2022
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EAC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EAC was last recorded at 142,679 miles on 22 Apr 2022, 1,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2013: 37,656 miles, lower than 58,485 miles on 3 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,314 miles · 30 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
1,365 miles
Average per year
8,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,679 miles
  • 2019 – 141,314 miles
  • 2018 – 136,419 miles
  • 2017 – 131,458 miles
  • 2016 – 125,395 miles
  • 2015 – 116,647 miles
  • 2014 – 95,473 miles
  • 2013 – 37,659 miles
  • 2012 – 58,485 miles
  • 2011 – 44,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,679 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
  • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,679 miles (+1,365)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,679 miles
    Test number
    458098015493
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower forward control arm bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass141,314 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,314 miles
    Test number
    452057576278
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre close to limit/badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail141,313 miles (+4,894)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,313 miles
    Test number
    274308816670
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre close to limit/badly worn on inner edge
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass136,419 miles (+4,961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,419 miles
    Test number
    648391209163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tps on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil smoke from exhaust but within limits
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low

  5. Pass131,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,458 miles
    Test number
    543750370107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,458 miles (+6,063)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,458 miles
    Test number
    893417649111
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryPropshaft insecure flange bolts loose

  7. Pass125,395 miles (+8,748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,395 miles
    Test number
    851715259166
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the inner section,n/s/r in the centre section

  8. Pass116,647 miles (+21,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,647 miles
    Test number
    628387285111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,473 miles (+57,814)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,473 miles
    Test number
    259510194169
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on.
    • NoteTraction control warning light on.

  10. Pass37,659 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,659 miles
    Test number
    638475583115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,656 miles (-20,829)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,656 miles
    Test number
    385543983165
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass58,485 miles (+13,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,485 miles
    Test number
    887684892002
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass44,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,849 miles
    Test number
    668955501162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 EAC

Does LD08 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EAC expired on 21 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EAC?
The MOT on LD08 EAC expired on 21 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EAC done?
LD08 EAC was recorded at 142,679 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2022, an average of 8,878 miles a year.
Has LD08 EAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EAC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LD08 EAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 EAC find?
LD08 EAC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2022 with 8 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front; engine oil leaks; front registration plate damaged, and 5 more.

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