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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 GFEMOT history

LD08 GFE is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LD08 GFE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,110 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GFE was last recorded at 117,110 miles on 3 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2026: 117,110 miles, lower than 175,315 miles on 28 Jul 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,315 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Average per year
6,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,110 miles
  • 2025 – 175,315 miles
  • 2024 – 103,317 miles
  • 2023 – 97,323 miles
  • 2022 – 90,873 miles
  • 2021 – 87,909 miles
  • 2020 – 84,543 miles
  • 2019 – 71,277 miles
  • 2018 – 57,409 miles
  • 2017 – 49,131 miles
  • 2016 – 41,895 miles
  • 2015 – 31,809 miles
  • 2014 – 29,958 miles
  • 2013 – 27,196 miles
  • 2012 – 24,423 miles
  • 2011 – 21,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,110 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,110 miles (-58,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,110 miles
    Test number
    696086657757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass175,315 miles (+71,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    175,315 miles
    Test number
    850406353244
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass103,317 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    418138313444
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail103,314 miles (+5,991)2 major2 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,314 miles
    Test number
    828741329280
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass97,323 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,323 miles
    Test number
    582331915751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,873 miles
    Test number
    862992423588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail90,873 miles (+2,964)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,873 miles
    Test number
    264663925968
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass87,909 miles (+3,366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    679074439544
    • AdvisoryLower undertrays fitted
    • 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))

  9. Pass84,543 miles (+13,266)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,543 miles
    Test number
    188311776664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to test
    • AdvisoryEngine + under body covers fitted

  10. Pass71,277 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    862205496039
    • AdvisoryEmissions Too Clean To Test.
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under Body Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail71,204 miles (+13,795)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    273728576845
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions Too Clean To Test.
    • AdvisoryEngine & Under Body Covers Fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass57,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    784633595374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail57,409 miles (+8,278)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    101247593822
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  14. Pass49,131 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    889651307012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,895 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,895 miles
    Test number
    895305056012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,800 miles (+9,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    319371648170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn smooth at inner shoulder of tread, causing a section to expose cords/ply (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass31,809 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,809 miles
    Test number
    138275405120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,958 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,958 miles
    Test number
    136571014132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,196 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,196 miles
    Test number
    428402693033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,423 miles (+3,126)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,423 miles
    Test number
    707549272054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    21,297 miles
    Test number
    407540081078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GFE

Does LD08 GFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GFE is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GFE?
The MOT on LD08 GFE is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GFE done?
LD08 GFE was recorded at 117,110 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,268 miles a year.
Has LD08 GFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GFE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 GFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 GFE find?
LD08 GFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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