
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc
LD08 NWJMOT history
LD08 NWJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 138,421 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 NWJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 NWJ was last recorded at 138,421 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,683 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,738 miles
- Average per year
- 6,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,421 miles
- 2025 – 135,683 miles
- 2024 – 132,220 miles
- 2023 – 128,007 miles
- 2022 – 123,329 miles
- 2021 – 119,268 miles
- 2020 – 118,313 miles
- 2019 – 113,532 miles
- 2018 – 107,989 miles
- 2017 – 100,504 miles
- 2016 – 96,699 miles
- 2015 – 91,151 miles
- 2014 – 85,207 miles
- 2013 – 78,113 miles
- 2012 – 63,229 miles
- 2011 – 45,277 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Under-trays and engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Under-trays and engine covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 23 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,421 miles (+2,738)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 138,421 miles
- Test number
- 854154559279
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass135,683 miles (+3,463)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 135,683 miles
- Test number
- 405079314335
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass132,220 miles (+4,213)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2025
- Odometer
- 132,220 miles
- Test number
- 663602670693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass128,007 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2024
- Odometer
- 128,007 miles
- Test number
- 615384907223
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass123,329 miles (+4,061)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 123,329 miles
- Test number
- 560911199858
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass119,268 miles (+955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 119,268 miles
- Test number
- 133895077892
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass118,313 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 118,313 miles
- Test number
- 636013651173
- AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to wear on edge
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted
Pass113,532 miles (+42)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,532 miles
- Test number
- 698440789870
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail113,490 miles (+5,501)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,490 miles
- Test number
- 265357452669
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass107,989 miles (+7,485)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 107,989 miles
- Test number
- 486072624201
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted
Pass100,504 miles (+3,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 100,504 miles
- Test number
- 168644996933
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted
Pass96,699 miles (+5,548)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 96,699 miles
- Test number
- 608370646996
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNo printout was produced due to low emissions
- AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine covers fitted
Pass91,151 miles (+5,944)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 91,151 miles
- Test number
- 545171925157
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on edge
Pass85,207 miles (+7,094)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 85,207 miles
- Test number
- 296232424408
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,113 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,113 miles
- Test number
- 209474613499
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail78,113 miles (+14,884)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,113 miles
- Test number
- 506094613136
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,229 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 63,229 miles
- Test number
- 408038312106
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail63,229 miles (+17,952)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,229 miles
- Test number
- 657368412156
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass45,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,277 miles
- Test number
- 856713611121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LD08 NWJ
- Does LD08 NWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 NWJ is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 NWJ?
- The MOT on LD08 NWJ is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LD08 NWJ done?
- LD08 NWJ was recorded at 138,421 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,203 miles a year.
- Has LD08 NWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 NWJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on LD08 NWJ 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 NWJ find?
- LD08 NWJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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