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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

LD08 TWNMOT history

LD08 TWN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

LD08 TWN 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 21 Mar 2024
Mileage
174,260 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 TWN
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
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 TWN was last recorded at 174,260 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,260 miles · 21 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,260 miles
  • 2022 – 165,545 miles
  • 2021 – 157,322 miles
  • 2020 – 148,860 miles
  • 2019 – 138,201 miles
  • 2018 – 126,206 miles
  • 2017 – 116,592 miles
  • 2016 – 115,540 miles
  • 2015 – 103,892 miles
  • 2014 – 88,934 miles
  • 2013 – 73,958 miles
  • 2012 – 57,968 miles
  • 2011 – 45,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,260 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust heat shield loose on fixings - centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre - worn edge - nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mount bushes[rose bushes]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,260 miles
    Test number
    358650369391
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,260 miles (+8,715)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,260 miles
    Test number
    213422871642
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom Joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,545 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,545 miles
    Test number
    747346064773
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose on fixings - centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre - worn edge - nearside front

  4. Fail165,541 miles (+8,219)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,541 miles
    Test number
    480673489087
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose on fixings - centre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre - worn edge - nearside front

  5. Pass157,322 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    708974988619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mount bushes[rose bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail157,322 miles (+8,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,322 miles
    Test number
    685008617102
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top mount bushes[rose bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    988344476836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,860 miles (+10,659)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,860 miles
    Test number
    672440975642
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside rear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass138,201 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    256758147599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail138,193 miles (+11,987)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,193 miles
    Test number
    725549120278
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass126,206 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,206 miles
    Test number
    179777913722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,181 miles (+9,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    160875394838
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass116,592 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,592 miles
    Test number
    426432473694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,540 miles (+11,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    163595369751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,892 miles
    Test number
    807433105173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,879 miles (+14,945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,879 miles
    Test number
    817083305106
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass88,934 miles (+14,976)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    428245704190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,958 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    677548693023
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail73,952 miles (+15,984)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    135638893488
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass57,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,968 miles
    Test number
    579214972044
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail57,968 miles (+12,269)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,968 miles
    Test number
    488243872040
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass45,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,699 miles
    Test number
    519898281081
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail45,699 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,699 miles
    Test number
    117198081499
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

Questions about LD08 TWN

Does LD08 TWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 TWN expired on 21 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 TWN?
The MOT on LD08 TWN expired on 21 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 TWN done?
LD08 TWN was recorded at 174,260 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 10,731 miles a year.
Has LD08 TWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 TWN has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LD08 TWN 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 TWN find?
LD08 TWN passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: central heat shield loose; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front brake reaction bushes, and 1 more.

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