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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 NWLMOT history

LD08 NWL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 224,173 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.

LD08 NWL 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 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
224,173 km
At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
22,233 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 NWL
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
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 NWL was last recorded at 224,173 km on 26 Jan 2024, 14,567 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
209,606 km · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
14,567 km
Average per year
22,233 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 224,173 km
  • 2023 – 209,606 km
  • 2022 – 180,103 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,173 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front brake discs worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside front shocks leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,173 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    224,173 km
    Test number
    137725283493
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,173 km (+14,567)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,173 km
    Test number
    306985486043
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass209,606 km (+29,503)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    209,606 km
    Test number
    983348831713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,103 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    180,103 km
    Test number
    573750812943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,752 miles (+6,583)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,752 miles
    Test number
    969236903245
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,169 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    778046383354
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside front shocks leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail96,137 miles (+5,649)3 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    514395927979
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear of pair inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside front shocks leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,488 miles (+115)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,488 miles
    Test number
    654810678335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorating

  9. Fail90,373 miles (+11,936)3 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,373 miles
    Test number
    408668420400
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades deteriorating

  10. Pass78,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    660038159992
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail78,437 miles (+6,437)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    350072671298
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass72,000 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    491101856720
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail71,676 miles (+11,811)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,676 miles
    Test number
    531226101414
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn

  14. Pass59,865 miles (+153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,865 miles
    Test number
    202554410937
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail59,712 miles (+11,899)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,712 miles
    Test number
    773421624046
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,813 miles (+9,816)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,813 miles
    Test number
    238760094203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,997 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,997 miles
    Test number
    155028583210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,165 miles (+5,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,165 miles
    Test number
    337863882475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass26,475 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    307203301230
    • DangerousFront side windows have illegal window tints fitted, [to dark]
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail26,475 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    457173801244
    • DangerousFront side windows have illegal window tints fitted, [to dark]
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LD08 NWL

Does LD08 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 NWL expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 NWL?
The MOT on LD08 NWL expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 NWL done?
LD08 NWL was recorded at 224,173 km at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 22,233 km a year.
Has LD08 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 NWL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 NWL 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 NWL find?
LD08 NWL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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