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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 EAXMOT history

LD08 EAX is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 156,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

LD08 EAX silver 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 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
156,314 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EAX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EAX was last recorded at 156,314 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 21,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,477 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
21,837 miles
Average per year
8,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,314 miles
  • 2024 – 134,477 miles
  • 2023 – 111,981 miles
  • 2022 – 104,604 miles
  • 2021 – 100,380 miles
  • 2020 – 95,618 miles
  • 2018 – 91,816 miles
  • 2017 – 76,866 miles
  • 2016 – 69,297 miles
  • 2015 – 63,568 miles
  • 2014 – 55,115 miles
  • 2013 – 48,852 miles
  • 2012 – 40,376 miles
  • 2011 – 34,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,314 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve where it joins to flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront headlamp level sensor cable tied on but works as intended

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,314 miles (+21,837)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,314 miles
    Test number
    311310305216
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre sleeve where it joins to flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp level sensor cable tied on but works as intended

  2. Pass134,477 miles (+22,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,477 miles
    Test number
    602936084059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,981 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    111,981 miles
    Test number
    650585912087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,969 miles (+7,365)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    276153490746
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass104,604 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    704356947409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,380 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    922272955649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail100,371 miles (+4,753)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    227233149416
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot front and rear (all round) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass95,618 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    728232298250
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp missing but not likely to detach (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail95,618 miles (+3,802)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    690621677811
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front clamp missing but not likely to detach (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,816 miles (+14,950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,816 miles
    Test number
    138371193891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,866 miles (+7,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    413994899635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass69,297 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,297 miles
    Test number
    498601971584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,568 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,568 miles
    Test number
    187724685477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    365144364039
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  15. Fail55,115 miles (+6,263)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    435304164022
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  16. Pass48,852 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    219165983077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,376 miles (+6,300)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,376 miles
    Test number
    187305162441
    • NoteFront exhaust clamp fractured.
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge.[Bridgestone Potenza RSC 225/35 X 19Y]
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread worn out on inner and outer edges.[Bridgestone Potenza RSC 225/35 X 19Y]
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread worn out on inner edge.[Bridgestone Potenza RSC 255/30 X 19Y]

  18. Pass34,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    606497761040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,076 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,076 miles
    Test number
    158162661435
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LD08 EAX

Does LD08 EAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EAX expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EAX?
The MOT on LD08 EAX expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EAX done?
LD08 EAX was recorded at 156,314 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 8,784 miles a year.
Has LD08 EAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EAX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 EAX 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 EAX find?
LD08 EAX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 16 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; coil spring corroded all springs, and 13 more.

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