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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 LPVMOT history

LD08 LPV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2024.

LD08 LPV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
140,975 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LPV was last recorded at 140,975 miles on 14 Nov 2024, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,926 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
8,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,975 miles
  • 2023 – 112,336 miles
  • 2022 – 103,422 miles
  • 2021 – 101,327 miles
  • 2019 – 90,028 miles
  • 2018 – 70,866 miles
  • 2017 – 57,408 miles
  • 2016 – 51,163 miles
  • 2015 – 43,581 miles
  • 2014 – 40,095 miles
  • 2013 – 35,682 miles
  • 2012 – 27,899 miles
  • 2011 – 20,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,975 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brakeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,975 miles (+49)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,975 miles
    Test number
    368223491262
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail140,926 miles (+12,499)2 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,926 miles
    Test number
    217316619730
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm & bald inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear low effort to parking brake
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass128,427 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,427 miles
    Test number
    802363411116
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
  4. Fail128,427 miles (+16,091)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,427 miles
    Test number
    190509773115
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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))
  5. Pass112,336 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    118819577362
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Fail112,336 miles (+8,914)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,336 miles
    Test number
    124144291323
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass103,422 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,422 miles
    Test number
    672060982912
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail103,422 miles (+2,095)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,422 miles
    Test number
    667017255584
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,327 miles (+11,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,327 miles
    Test number
    940866314308
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    444111071441
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail90,028 miles (+19,162)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    585378871132
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass70,866 miles (+13,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    813897098470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment
  13. Pass57,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    406671191858
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
  14. Fail57,408 miles (+6,245)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,408 miles
    Test number
    915170765283
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
  15. Pass51,163 miles (+7,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,163 miles
    Test number
    718664442356
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  16. Pass43,581 miles (+3,486)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    816404915118
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass40,095 miles (+4,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    349684014164
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass35,682 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,682 miles
    Test number
    625914113161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,899 miles
    Test number
    727361582090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,895 miles (+7,627)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,895 miles
    Test number
    308361982053
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass20,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,268 miles
    Test number
    475334771025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 LPV

Does LD08 LPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 LPV expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LPV?
The MOT on LD08 LPV expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 LPV done?
LD08 LPV was recorded at 140,975 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2024, an average of 8,830 miles a year.
Has LD08 LPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LPV has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 LPV 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 LPV find?
LD08 LPV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2024 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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