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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 PHYMOT history

LD08 PHY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

LD08 PHY 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 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,731 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 PHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 PHY was last recorded at 127,731 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,044 miles · 21 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,687 miles
Average per year
6,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,731 miles
  • 2025 – 125,044 miles
  • 2024 – 124,041 miles
  • 2023 – 121,071 miles
  • 2021 – 115,090 miles
  • 2020 – 107,023 miles
  • 2019 – 86,433 miles
  • 2018 – 84,984 miles
  • 2017 – 80,824 miles
  • 2016 – 75,819 miles
  • 2015 – 67,917 miles
  • 2014 – 57,817 miles
  • 2013 – 50,624 miles
  • 2012 – 42,677 miles
  • 2011 – 36,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,731 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper insecure
  • 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))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,731 miles (+2,687)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,731 miles
    Test number
    559267882729
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper insecure
    • 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))

  2. Pass125,044 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,044 miles
    Test number
    113752646883
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r floor covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDid not lock on rear both hand brake

  3. Pass124,041 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    959954729751
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,071 miles (+5,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,071 miles
    Test number
    253963710028
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,090 miles (+8,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,090 miles
    Test number
    855030741043
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads low

  6. Pass107,023 miles (+20,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,023 miles
    Test number
    282882564579
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,433 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,433 miles
    Test number
    121514662086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    997574775352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,984 miles (+4,160)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    647888168718
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass80,824 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    517165963634
    • 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)

  11. Fail80,823 miles (+5,004)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    404965083025
    • FailureNearside Front 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 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)

  12. Pass75,819 miles (+7,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    534982977989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass67,917 miles (+10,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    315439525153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass57,817 miles (+383)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    467652634175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNear side rear tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  15. Fail57,434 miles (+6,810)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,434 miles
    Test number
    939892414108
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass50,624 miles (+7,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,624 miles
    Test number
    956998203148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass42,677 miles (+6,289)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,677 miles
    Test number
    577598092086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,388 miles
    Test number
    149881991437
    • NoteFront tyres worn low on edges

Questions about LD08 PHY

Does LD08 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 PHY is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 PHY?
The MOT on LD08 PHY is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 PHY done?
LD08 PHY was recorded at 127,731 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,068 miles a year.
Has LD08 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 PHY has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LD08 PHY 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 PHY find?
LD08 PHY passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe worn; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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