
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass57,408 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 57,408 miles
- Test number
- 406671191858
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
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.
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
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
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
Pass35,682 miles (+7,783)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 35,682 miles
- Test number
- 625914113161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 27,899 miles
- Test number
- 727361582090
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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