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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LD08 NSJMOT history

LD08 NSJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LD08 NSJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,414 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NSJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NSJ was last recorded at 171,414 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 5,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,249 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,165 miles
Average per year
8,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,414 miles
  • 2024 – 166,249 miles
  • 2023 – 157,816 miles
  • 2022 – 149,904 miles
  • 2021 – 144,239 miles
  • 2020 – 140,666 miles
  • 2019 – 130,940 miles
  • 2018 – 123,209 miles
  • 2017 – 117,339 miles
  • 2016 – 113,121 miles
  • 2015 – 98,254 miles
  • 2014 – 86,607 miles
  • 2013 – 69,417 miles
  • 2012 – 55,789 miles
  • 2011 – 47,645 miles
  • 2010 – 38,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,414 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,414 miles (+5,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,414 miles
    Test number
    868278443507
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass166,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,249 miles
    Test number
    245773647685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,248 miles (+8,432)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,248 miles
    Test number
    702946138068
    • 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass157,816 miles (+7,912)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,816 miles
    Test number
    240677217350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  5. Pass149,904 miles (+5,665)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    149,904 miles
    Test number
    168729743843
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front flange fittings corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing

  6. Pass144,239 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,239 miles
    Test number
    208226352686
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front flange studs and nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,239 miles (+3,573)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,239 miles
    Test number
    297421218853
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front flange studs and nuts corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroding on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,666 miles (+9,726)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,666 miles
    Test number
    741578669177
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe nuts corroded

  9. Pass130,940 miles (+7,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,940 miles
    Test number
    901930087713
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,209 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,209 miles
    Test number
    255604775025
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass117,339 miles (+4,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,339 miles
    Test number
    810884673841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass113,121 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,121 miles
    Test number
    596961755728
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres misshapen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre bald outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail113,121 miles (+14,867)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,121 miles
    Test number
    373576351228
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres misshapen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre bald outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass98,254 miles (+11,647)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,254 miles
    Test number
    936386905230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  15. Pass86,607 miles (+17,190)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,607 miles
    Test number
    678952404210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,417 miles (+13,628)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    208367703246
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S/F tyre worn outer tread area and minor sidewall damage.O/S/R tyre minor sidewall damage.
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass55,789 miles (+8,144)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,789 miles
    Test number
    467469702229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,645 miles (+9,057)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,645 miles
    Test number
    465471931295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,588 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    540606050217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise engine managment light on

Questions about LD08 NSJ

Does LD08 NSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 NSJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NSJ?
The MOT on LD08 NSJ is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 NSJ done?
LD08 NSJ was recorded at 171,414 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 8,738 miles a year.
Has LD08 NSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NSJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 NSJ 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 NSJ find?
LD08 NSJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides.

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