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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.

LD08 GFO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass118,727 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass93,334 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,334 miles
    Test number
    276587892556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,956 miles (+14,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    964404351082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,941 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    318197177112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass56,570 miles (+5,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,570 miles
    Test number
    598579044111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,173 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,173 miles
    Test number
    535343943126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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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