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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LD08 HPEMOT history

LD08 HPE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 133,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LD08 HPE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
133,461 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 HPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 HPE was last recorded at 133,461 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 14,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,837 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
14,624 miles
Average per year
7,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,461 miles
  • 2024 – 118,837 miles
  • 2023 – 108,180 miles
  • 2022 – 99,899 miles
  • 2021 – 95,703 miles
  • 2020 – 90,655 miles
  • 2019 – 86,123 miles
  • 2018 – 84,214 miles
  • 2017 – 79,840 miles
  • 2016 – 73,364 miles
  • 2015 – 58,153 miles
  • 2014 – 54,287 miles
  • 2013 – 47,562 miles
  • 2012 – 39,478 miles
  • 2011 – 27,898 miles
  • 2010 – 26,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,461 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,461 miles (+14,624)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    133,461 miles
    Test number
    789273160067
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass118,837 miles (+10,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    118,837 miles
    Test number
    861767419045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass108,180 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,180 miles
    Test number
    274079655199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,899 miles (+4,196)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    132118005241
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass95,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    312073070843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,703 miles (+5,048)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,703 miles
    Test number
    131739404592
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass90,655 miles (+4,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    244670012769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres starting to wear inner edge ,tyre 3.2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear starting to wear inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped osf lower
  8. Pass86,123 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    191976555334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    196923528966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on under tray, source of leak not visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail84,214 miles (+4,374)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,214 miles
    Test number
    911139821876
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil on under tray, source of leak not visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass79,840 miles (+6,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,840 miles
    Test number
    205202549607
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chips some have bean repaired (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in unit (1.7.5a)
  12. Pass73,364 miles (+8,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,364 miles
    Test number
    592930833875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass64,484 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    201228589429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,153 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    58,153 miles
    Test number
    889204815072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,287 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    726088604177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,562 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,562 miles
    Test number
    198709993032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,478 miles (+11,580)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,478 miles
    Test number
    198656392021
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass27,898 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,898 miles
    Test number
    489747381034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,217 miles
    Test number
    702577850393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 HPE

Does LD08 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 HPE is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 HPE?
The MOT on LD08 HPE is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 HPE done?
LD08 HPE was recorded at 133,461 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,130 miles a year.
Has LD08 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 HPE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 HPE 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 HPE find?
LD08 HPE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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