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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 GGVMOT history

LD08 GGV is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LD08 GGV silver 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,225 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GGV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GGV was last recorded at 158,225 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,664 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
561 miles
Average per year
8,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,225 miles
  • 2025 – 157,664 miles
  • 2024 – 155,710 miles
  • 2023 – 154,725 miles
  • 2021 – 146,136 miles
  • 2019 – 122,155 miles
  • 2018 – 102,933 miles
  • 2017 – 77,910 miles
  • 2016 – 69,699 miles
  • 2015 – 65,787 miles
  • 2014 – 59,139 miles
  • 2013 – 53,844 miles
  • 2012 – 37,873 miles
  • 2011 – 25,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,225 miles
  • AdvisoryRear differential has slight oil leak
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame heavily under sealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Slight oil leak on differential

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,225 miles (+561)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,225 miles
    Test number
    174948662535
    • AdvisoryRear differential has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame heavily under sealed

  2. Pass157,664 miles (+153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,664 miles
    Test number
    341334484684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame heavily under sealed

  3. Fail157,511 miles (+1,801)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,511 miles
    Test number
    903958370859
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame heavily under sealed

  4. Pass155,710 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,710 miles
    Test number
    888761274575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,725 miles (+8,589)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,725 miles
    Test number
    511229963310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,136 miles
    Test number
    300165236240
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake flexis cracking due to age, no ferrules showing
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak on differential
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail146,136 miles (+9,968)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,136 miles
    Test number
    937248979084
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake flexis cracking due to age, no ferrules showing
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak on differential
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass136,168 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,168 miles
    Test number
    642497541314
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak on differential

  9. Fail136,118 miles (+13,963)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,118 miles
    Test number
    152317608177
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Cracked and un-readable (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Slight oil leak on differential

  10. Pass122,155 miles (+440)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    186126461023
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  11. Fail121,715 miles (+18,782)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,715 miles
    Test number
    660818072169
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff

  12. Pass102,933 miles (+25,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,933 miles
    Test number
    882467236516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  13. Pass77,910 miles (+8,211)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,910 miles
    Test number
    601510829608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,699 miles (+3,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,699 miles
    Test number
    667461060394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass65,787 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,787 miles
    Test number
    333196535886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    209295914368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,139 miles (+5,295)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,139 miles
    Test number
    256064114386
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass53,844 miles (+33)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,844 miles
    Test number
    337012623359
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear tyre bald on edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre bald on edge

  19. Pass53,811 miles (+6,824)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,811 miles
    Test number
    875402513375
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass46,987 miles (+9,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    166860873490
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  21. Pass37,873 miles (+12,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,873 miles
    Test number
    277936462079
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  22. Pass25,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,327 miles
    Test number
    375113211008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GGV

Does LD08 GGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 GGV is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GGV?
The MOT on LD08 GGV is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 GGV done?
LD08 GGV was recorded at 158,225 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,763 miles a year.
Has LD08 GGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GGV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 GGV 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 GGV find?
LD08 GGV passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear differential has slight oil leak; rear sub frame heavily under sealed.

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