BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,171 cc
LD08 TVUMOT history
LD08 TVU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 202,207 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 TVU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 TVU was last recorded at 202,207 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 7,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 195,104 miles · 25 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,103 miles
- Average per year
- 8,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 202,207 miles
- 2023 – 195,104 miles
- 2022 – 187,555 miles
- 2021 – 182,905 miles
- 2020 – 169,130 miles
- 2019 – 163,175 miles
- 2018 – 151,945 miles
- 2017 – 143,265 miles
- 2016 – 132,460 miles
- 2015 – 119,693 miles
- 2014 – 106,904 miles
- 2013 – 100,926 miles
- 2012 – 92,422 miles
- 2011 – 69,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass202,207 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,207 miles (+7,103)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 202,207 miles
- Test number
- 907073372390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,104 miles (+7,549)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 195,104 miles
- Test number
- 891296187773
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass187,555 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 187,555 miles
- Test number
- 475964757392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
Fail187,555 miles (+4,650)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,555 miles
- Test number
- 618674317542
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))
Pass182,905 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 182,905 miles
- Test number
- 756671103545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail182,905 miles (+13,775)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,905 miles
- Test number
- 584747836462
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass169,130 miles (+5,955)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 169,130 miles
- Test number
- 661404136410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,175 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 163,175 miles
- Test number
- 878146394187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,174 miles (+11,229)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,174 miles
- Test number
- 680541814551
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass151,945 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 151,945 miles
- Test number
- 930169377902
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront flexible hoses slight cracking
Fail151,943 miles (+8,678)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,943 miles
- Test number
- 533927230929
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront flexible hoses slight cracking
Pass143,265 miles (+10,805)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 143,265 miles
- Test number
- 464920290295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,460 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,460 miles
- Test number
- 263923099612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,460 miles (+12,767)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,460 miles
- Test number
- 190962560790
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Pass119,693 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 119,693 miles
- Test number
- 817365015147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,691 miles (+12,787)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,691 miles
- Test number
- 789720815111
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,904 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,904 miles
- Test number
- 608744104187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail106,904 miles (+5,978)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,904 miles
- Test number
- 885864704187
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass100,926 miles (+8,504)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 100,926 miles
- Test number
- 447886293078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass92,422 miles (+22,473)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 92,422 miles
- Test number
- 256531112484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,949 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,949 miles
- Test number
- 305932401122
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inside edge.
- NoteSlight damage to sidewalls on 4x tyres.
Fail69,949 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,949 miles
- Test number
- 488311101100
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on inside edge.
- NoteSlight damage to sidewalls on 4x tyres.
Questions about LD08 TVU
- Does LD08 TVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 TVU is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 TVU?
- The MOT on LD08 TVU 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 TVU done?
- LD08 TVU was recorded at 202,207 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 8,801 miles a year.
- Has LD08 TVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 TVU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD08 TVU 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 TVU find?
- LD08 TVU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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