
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LD08 TWZMOT history
LD08 TWZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 180,180 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 180,180 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 TWZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 TWZ was last recorded at 180,180 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 9,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 170,789 miles · 5 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,391 miles
- Average per year
- 8,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 180,180 miles
- 2022 – 170,789 miles
- 2021 – 163,870 miles
- 2020 – 154,620 miles
- 2019 – 149,010 miles
- 2018 – 140,139 miles
- 2017 – 132,474 miles
- 2016 – 126,236 miles
- 2015 – 119,629 miles
- 2014 – 113,094 miles
- 2013 – 106,098 miles
- 2012 – 97,355 miles
- 2011 – 78,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,180 miles (+9,391)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 180,180 miles
- Test number
- 488928564888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,789 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 170,789 miles
- Test number
- 747498235566
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
- AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted
Fail170,787 miles (+6,917)6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,787 miles
- Test number
- 213945021315
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively damaged (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre pressure warning lamp on
- AdvisoryUnder tray and sill covers fitted
Pass163,870 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 163,870 miles
- Test number
- 478266558573
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted rear
Fail163,865 miles (+9,245)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,865 miles
- Test number
- 565200713946
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted rear
Pass154,620 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 154,620 miles
- Test number
- 556347893145
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail154,620 miles (+5,610)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,620 miles
- Test number
- 357906851040
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass149,010 miles (+8,871)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 149,010 miles
- Test number
- 410200857175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass140,139 miles (+7,665)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 140,139 miles
- Test number
- 943877231314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,474 miles (+6,238)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 132,474 miles
- Test number
- 767889840568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,236 miles (+6,607)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 126,236 miles
- Test number
- 263201047595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,629 miles (+6,535)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 119,629 miles
- Test number
- 496868675108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,094 miles (+6,996)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 113,094 miles
- Test number
- 815040094120
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass106,098 miles (+8,743)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 106,098 miles
- Test number
- 509619123240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,355 miles (+18,938)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 97,355 miles
- Test number
- 539982042239
- AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass78,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,417 miles
- Test number
- 848172351281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,415 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,415 miles
- Test number
- 428342151204
- 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)
Questions about LD08 TWZ
- Does LD08 TWZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD08 TWZ expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 TWZ?
- The MOT on LD08 TWZ expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD08 TWZ done?
- LD08 TWZ was recorded at 180,180 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 8,490 miles a year.
- Has LD08 TWZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 TWZ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD08 TWZ 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 TWZ find?
- LD08 TWZ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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