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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 EAYMOT history

LD08 EAY is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

LD08 EAY black 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 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
176,123 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 EAY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 EAY was last recorded at 176,123 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,112 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
10,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,123 miles
  • 2021 – 164,258 miles
  • 2020 – 154,865 miles
  • 2019 – 150,550 miles
  • 2018 – 142,385 miles
  • 2017 – 133,905 miles
  • 2016 – 129,752 miles
  • 2014 – 122,951 miles
  • 2013 – 109,187 miles
  • 2012 – 86,502 miles
  • 2011 – 63,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,123 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirtyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi part deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All Four tyre are damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryWipers smearing screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,123 miles (+11)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,123 miles
    Test number
    996836390928
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi part deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All Four tyre are damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen

  2. Fail176,112 miles (+11,854)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,112 miles
    Test number
    475152864330
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi part deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All Four tyre are damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing screen

  3. Pass164,258 miles (+9,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,258 miles
    Test number
    129507810638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass154,865 miles (+4,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,865 miles
    Test number
    371183112883
    • AdvisoryCentral Front decelerometer had to be used as vehicle is automatic
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass150,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    150,550 miles
    Test number
    954430271106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail150,549 miles (+8,164)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,549 miles
    Test number
    126923793415
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass142,385 miles (+8,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,385 miles
    Test number
    524157504081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass133,905 miles (+4,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,905 miles
    Test number
    982744225029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    845926518875
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low on nearside

  10. Fail129,752 miles (+6,801)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,752 miles
    Test number
    253157223532
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance low on nearside

  11. Pass122,951 miles (+13,764)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,951 miles
    Test number
    745004594268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,187 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    355225503392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail109,187 miles (+22,685)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,187 miles
    Test number
    425975003373
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass86,502 miles (+22,648)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    888739122246
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass63,854 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    317240151262
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail63,854 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,854 miles
    Test number
    978329641278
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LD08 EAY

Does LD08 EAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 EAY expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 EAY?
The MOT on LD08 EAY expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 EAY done?
LD08 EAY was recorded at 176,123 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 10,681 miles a year.
Has LD08 EAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 EAY has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LD08 EAY 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 EAY find?
LD08 EAY passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 9 advisories: brake fluid dirty; coil spring corroded all four coils; exhaust flexi part deteriorated, and 6 more.

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