
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LD08 GFOMOT history
LD08 GFO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 118,727 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 118,727 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 GFO
- 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
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 GFO was last recorded at 118,727 miles on 27 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 118,727 miles · 26 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 118,727 miles
- 2022 – 105,397 miles
- 2021 – 104,905 miles
- 2020 – 95,905 miles
- 2019 – 93,334 miles
- 2016 – 72,941 miles
- 2015 – 62,162 miles
- 2014 – 56,570 miles
- 2013 – 51,173 miles
- 2012 – 45,618 miles
- 2011 – 34,947 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,727 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 118,727 miles
- Test number
- 658680726572
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,727 miles (+13,330)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,727 miles
- Test number
- 329058500011
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (front arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,397 miles (+4)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 105,397 miles
- Test number
- 424959856718
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear AXEL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIOMENTS
Fail105,393 miles (+488)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,393 miles
- Test number
- 206946855810
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear AXEL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIOMENTS
Pass104,905 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 104,905 miles
- Test number
- 822409821558
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Fail104,902 miles (+8,997)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,902 miles
- Test number
- 529998675233
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass95,905 miles (+2,571)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 95,905 miles
- Test number
- 324910249420
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,334 miles (+6,378)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,334 miles
- Test number
- 276587892556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,956 miles (+14,015)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 86,956 miles
- Test number
- 964404351082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,941 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 72,941 miles
- Test number
- 318197177112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,939 miles (+10,777)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,939 miles
- Test number
- 512060691060
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass62,162 miles (+5,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 62,162 miles
- Test number
- 786045355120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,570 miles (+5,397)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 56,570 miles
- Test number
- 598579044111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,173 miles (+5,555)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 51,173 miles
- Test number
- 535343943126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,618 miles (+10,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 45,618 miles
- Test number
- 156895142191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,947 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 34,947 miles
- Test number
- 886428431129
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LD08 GFO
- Does LD08 GFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 GFO expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 GFO?
- The MOT on LD08 GFO expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 GFO done?
- LD08 GFO was recorded at 118,727 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2023, an average of 6,872 miles a year.
- Has LD08 GFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 GFO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on LD08 GFO 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 GFO find?
- LD08 GFO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (front arms); nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm), and 2 more.
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