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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 GDYMOT history

LD08 GDY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LD08 GDY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
179,314 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GDY
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
1 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 GDY was last recorded at 179,314 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,543 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,771 miles
Average per year
6,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,314 miles
  • 2024 – 175,543 miles
  • 2023 – 169,413 miles
  • 2022 – 161,934 miles
  • 2021 – 153,869 miles
  • 2020 – 146,999 miles
  • 2019 – 143,473 miles
  • 2018 – 135,643 miles
  • 2017 – 126,509 miles
  • 2016 – 120,942 miles
  • 2015 – 112,537 miles
  • 2014 – 105,439 miles
  • 2013 – 101,598 miles
  • 2012 – 97,127 miles
  • 2011 – 82,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail179,314 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S, O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S, O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S, O/S (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryAmber handbrake light on in dash indicating a fault with braking system

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail179,314 miles (+3,771)1 dangerous7 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,314 miles
    Test number
    587559414091
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S, O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S, O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S, O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryAmber handbrake light on in dash indicating a fault with braking system

  2. Pass175,543 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,543 miles
    Test number
    208721732714
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail175,519 miles (+6,106)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,519 miles
    Test number
    421985636354
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass169,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,413 miles
    Test number
    606323587914
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail169,410 miles (+7,476)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,410 miles
    Test number
    378210536933
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,934 miles (+8,065)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,934 miles
    Test number
    993945790595
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass153,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    153,869 miles
    Test number
    804081573668
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,869 miles (+6,870)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,869 miles
    Test number
    933585035434
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,999 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,999 miles
    Test number
    952214624104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,473 miles (+7,830)1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,473 miles
    Test number
    395178156506
    • DangerousCentral Front exhaust insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,643 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,643 miles
    Test number
    472415702882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,509 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,509 miles
    Test number
    665540750615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,942 miles
    Test number
    418085377250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,942 miles (+8,405)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,942 miles
    Test number
    953208003123
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass112,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,537 miles
    Test number
    198956355146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,537 miles (+7,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,537 miles
    Test number
    667506255112
    • 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)

  17. Fail105,439 miles2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,439 miles
    Test number
    319525654136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass105,439 miles (+3,841)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,439 miles
    Test number
    406445654152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass101,598 miles (+4,471)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    116385553122
    • DangerousNsf tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass97,127 miles (+14,981)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,127 miles
    Test number
    377261862176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,146 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,146 miles
    Test number
    159259651146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked

Questions about LD08 GDY

Does LD08 GDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GDY expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GDY?
The MOT on LD08 GDY expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GDY done?
LD08 GDY was recorded at 179,314 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 6,734 miles a year.
Has LD08 GDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GDY has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 GDY 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 GDY find?
LD08 GDY failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 13 advisories: offside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 18 more.

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