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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 GKXMOT history

LD08 GKX is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

LD08 GKX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
137,874 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GKX
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 expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GKX was last recorded at 137,874 miles on 30 May 2025, 10,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,849 miles · 3 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
10,025 miles
Average per year
8,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,874 miles
  • 2024 – 127,849 miles
  • 2023 – 123,550 miles
  • 2022 – 116,799 miles
  • 2021 – 113,621 miles
  • 2020 – 111,749 miles
  • 2019 – 108,063 miles
  • 2018 – 101,768 miles
  • 2017 – 86,198 miles
  • 2016 – 72,039 miles
  • 2015 – 58,842 miles
  • 2014 – 50,903 miles
  • 2013 – 40,682 miles
  • 2012 – 28,562 miles
  • 2011 – 16,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear prop bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,874 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,874 miles
    Test number
    278622215368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Fail137,874 miles (+10,025)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,874 miles
    Test number
    491409063587
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  3. Pass127,849 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    127,849 miles
    Test number
    148122796354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Fail127,843 miles (+4,293)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    153883353250
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear prop bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  5. Pass123,550 miles (+6,751)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,550 miles
    Test number
    251341263634
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrules corroded on rear subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear 2 mountings corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers corroded
  6. Pass116,799 miles (+3,178)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,799 miles
    Test number
    546931704757
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass113,621 miles (+1,872)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,621 miles
    Test number
    578378494667
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass111,749 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    315470797131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Fail111,737 miles (+30)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,737 miles
    Test number
    685072167518
    • 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail111,707 miles (+3,644)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,707 miles
    Test number
    578832208298
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  11. Pass108,063 miles (+6,295)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    108,063 miles
    Test number
    658488479214
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass101,768 miles (+15,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    181191839089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass86,198 miles (+14,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    190782203589
    • 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)
  14. Pass72,039 miles (+13,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,039 miles
    Test number
    514032199990
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  15. Pass58,842 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,842 miles
    Test number
    528718195079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,903 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    648265864081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail50,902 miles (+10,220)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,902 miles
    Test number
    388794264070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass40,682 miles (+12,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    585695863050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass28,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    737895452037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,560 miles (+11,905)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,560 miles
    Test number
    965805052091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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. Pass16,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,655 miles
    Test number
    966565191084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GKX

Does LD08 GKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GKX expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GKX?
The MOT on LD08 GKX expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GKX done?
LD08 GKX was recorded at 137,874 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 8,566 miles a year.
Has LD08 GKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GKX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 GKX 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 GKX find?
LD08 GKX passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; rear subframe corroded.

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