
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LD08 EBVMOT history
LD08 EBV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 139,414 mi
- At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,818 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 EBV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 EBV was last recorded at 139,414 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 139,411 miles · 2 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 8,818 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 139,414 miles
- 2021 – 134,426 miles
- 2020 – 122,416 miles
- 2019 – 112,213 miles
- 2018 – 102,736 miles
- 2017 – 94,309 miles
- 2016 – 85,029 miles
- 2015 – 74,341 miles
- 2014 – 59,811 miles
- 2013 – 45,202 miles
- 2012 – 40,203 miles
- 2011 – 31,140 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LAMP MISSINGRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,414 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 139,414 miles
- Test number
- 815047585690
- AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail139,411 miles (+4,985)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,411 miles
- Test number
- 167605674796
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front FOG LAMP MISSING
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,426 miles (+260)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 134,426 miles
- Test number
- 786163185609
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake wire insecure
Fail134,166 miles (+11,750)3 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,166 miles
- Test number
- 574618715716
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front head lamps starting to haze/yellow
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm, inside edge bald, and worn down to the carcass, close to cords. recommend to replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad warning wire loose, contacting coil spring and driveshaft
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,416 miles (+10,203)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 122,416 miles
- Test number
- 824560321179
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,213 miles (+9,477)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 112,213 miles
- Test number
- 281415267493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass102,736 miles (+8,427)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 102,736 miles
- Test number
- 447105929548
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,309 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 94,309 miles
- Test number
- 102706494065
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,309 miles (+9,280)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,309 miles
- Test number
- 181015045713
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,029 miles (+10,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 85,029 miles
- Test number
- 438530147892
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass74,341 miles (+14,530)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 74,341 miles
- Test number
- 604034232299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,811 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,811 miles
- Test number
- 236098564205
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail59,811 miles (+14,609)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,811 miles
- Test number
- 366188164294
- FailureNearside 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,202 miles (+1,683)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 45,202 miles
- Test number
- 409301863213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,519 miles (+3,316)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,519 miles
- Test number
- 775679233032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 40,203 miles
- Test number
- 139609152424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,203 miles (+9,063)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,203 miles
- Test number
- 918979952023
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass31,140 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 31,140 miles
- Test number
- 285415671168
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LD08 EBV
- Does LD08 EBV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 EBV expired on 3 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 EBV?
- The MOT on LD08 EBV expired on 3 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 EBV done?
- LD08 EBV was recorded at 139,414 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 8,818 miles a year.
- Has LD08 EBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 EBV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD08 EBV 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 EBV find?
- LD08 EBV passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front fog lamp missing; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.