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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.

LD08 EBV 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass139,414 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass74,341 miles (+14,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    604034232299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass45,202 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,202 miles
    Test number
    409301863213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,519 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,519 miles
    Test number
    775679233032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,203 miles
    Test number
    139609152424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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.

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