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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 LRFMOT history

LD08 LRF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

LD08 LRF black 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 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
184,881 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 LRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 LRF was last recorded at 184,881 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 4,076 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,805 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,076 miles
Average per year
9,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,881 miles
  • 2024 – 180,805 miles
  • 2023 – 175,761 miles
  • 2022 – 171,281 miles
  • 2021 – 167,055 miles
  • 2020 – 161,749 miles
  • 2019 – 154,585 miles
  • 2018 – 149,149 miles
  • 2017 – 143,120 miles
  • 2016 – 137,447 miles
  • 2015 – 126,053 miles
  • 2014 – 108,918 miles
  • 2013 – 92,200 miles
  • 2012 – 73,588 miles
  • 2011 – 54,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,881 miles (+4,076)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    184,881 miles
    Test number
    181211945787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass180,805 miles (+5,044)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    180,805 miles
    Test number
    797489826585
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass175,761 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    175,761 miles
    Test number
    416680778872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,281 miles (+4,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,281 miles
    Test number
    265088298947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass167,055 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    167,055 miles
    Test number
    741504657708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,749 miles (+7,164)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    161,749 miles
    Test number
    775634385059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Pass154,585 miles (+5,436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    154,585 miles
    Test number
    888734514349
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass149,149 miles (+6,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,149 miles
    Test number
    195576367975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Pass143,120 miles (+5,673)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,120 miles
    Test number
    878041579803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,447 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    971345305359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,437 miles (+143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,437 miles
    Test number
    872265529039
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Fail137,294 miles (+11,241)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,294 miles
    Test number
    558540833340
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner tyre has a cut not deep enough
    • AdvisoryToo much fuem in the cabin.
  13. Pass126,053 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,053 miles
    Test number
    546249875039
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Fail126,053 miles (+17,135)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,053 miles
    Test number
    785388175004
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBothside front brake discs worned and scored.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs worned.
  15. Pass108,918 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,918 miles
    Test number
    527627894042
    • NoteBothside brakediscs inner scored.
  16. Fail108,918 miles (+16,718)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,918 miles
    Test number
    207962994011
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteBothside brakediscs inner scored.
  17. Pass92,200 miles (+18,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,200 miles
    Test number
    666988173060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass73,588 miles (+19,357)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    566287582047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,231 miles
    Test number
    828847091003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,231 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,231 miles
    Test number
    727937391071
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 LRF

Does LD08 LRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 LRF expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 LRF?
The MOT on LD08 LRF expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 LRF done?
LD08 LRF was recorded at 184,881 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 9,337 miles a year.
Has LD08 LRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 LRF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on LD08 LRF 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 LRF find?
LD08 LRF passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, and 3 more.

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