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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 PMYMOT history

LD08 PMY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LD08 PMY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
210,816 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 PMY
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
17 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 PMY was last recorded at 210,816 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,803 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
9,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,816 miles
  • 2025 – 201,567 miles
  • 2024 – 194,168 miles
  • 2023 – 187,712 miles
  • 2022 – 175,128 miles
  • 2021 – 167,088 miles
  • 2020 – 158,329 miles
  • 2019 – 149,575 miles
  • 2018 – 144,407 miles
  • 2017 – 133,403 miles
  • 2016 – 123,549 miles
  • 2015 – 111,107 miles
  • 2014 – 98,827 miles
  • 2013 – 87,361 miles
  • 2012 – 79,542 miles
  • 2011 – 59,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,816 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass210,816 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    210,816 miles
    Test number
    784536396623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail210,803 miles (+9,236)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,803 miles
    Test number
    586708945006
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass201,567 miles (+7,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    201,567 miles
    Test number
    676338288049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass194,168 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    194,168 miles
    Test number
    666679893736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail194,119 miles (+6,407)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,119 miles
    Test number
    143758452168
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass187,712 miles (+12,584)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    187,712 miles
    Test number
    491049902446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass175,128 miles (+8,040)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    175,128 miles
    Test number
    281239923528
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass167,088 miles (+8,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,088 miles
    Test number
    136685629318
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass158,329 miles (+8,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    693076510218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  10. Pass149,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,575 miles
    Test number
    347744880915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,575 miles (+5,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,575 miles
    Test number
    572034490712
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass144,407 miles (+11,004)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,407 miles
    Test number
    716527474375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,403 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    147009612381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass123,549 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,549 miles
    Test number
    249804335295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,390 miles (+12,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,390 miles
    Test number
    780414349266
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass111,107 miles (+12,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,107 miles
    Test number
    802116816935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,827 miles (+11,466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    98,827 miles
    Test number
    247454884295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail87,361 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    466579403341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass87,361 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    829839903302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,542 miles (+6,253)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,542 miles
    Test number
    909856962170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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
  21. Fail73,289 miles (+13,315)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,289 miles
    Test number
    125034632473
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass59,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,974 miles
    Test number
    368118251115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 PMY

Does LD08 PMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 PMY is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 PMY?
The MOT on LD08 PMY is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 PMY done?
LD08 PMY was recorded at 210,816 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 9,940 miles a year.
Has LD08 PMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 PMY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 PMY 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 PMY find?
LD08 PMY passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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