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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 TXXMOT history

LD08 TXX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LD08 TXX black 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 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,115 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 TXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 TXX was last recorded at 153,115 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,270 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,845 miles
Average per year
9,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,115 miles
  • 2025 – 146,270 miles
  • 2024 – 138,833 miles
  • 2023 – 131,391 miles
  • 2022 – 121,993 miles
  • 2021 – 115,421 miles
  • 2020 – 106,808 miles
  • 2019 – 97,720 miles
  • 2018 – 91,455 miles
  • 2017 – 84,467 miles
  • 2016 – 76,966 miles
  • 2015 – 67,210 miles
  • 2014 – 58,241 miles
  • 2013 – 48,676 miles
  • 2012 – 31,936 miles
  • 2011 – 17,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,115 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knuckle Joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake back plate loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,115 miles (+6,845)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,115 miles
    Test number
    771156283059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,270 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,270 miles
    Test number
    256958121614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Fail146,262 miles (+7,429)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,262 miles
    Test number
    462975894040
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass138,833 miles (+7,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,833 miles
    Test number
    389407466788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,391 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    131,391 miles
    Test number
    209988220662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,379 miles (+9,386)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,379 miles
    Test number
    484974796246
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,993 miles (+6,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,993 miles
    Test number
    129527580773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass115,421 miles (+142)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,421 miles
    Test number
    904866853717
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knuckle Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail115,279 miles (+8,471)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,279 miles
    Test number
    517875794865
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Knuckle Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake back plate loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,808 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,808 miles
    Test number
    203957789998
    • AdvisoryWinter tyre fitted to offside rear wheel

  11. Fail106,808 miles (+9,088)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,808 miles
    Test number
    858709239155
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn delaminating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWinter tyre fitted to offside rear wheel

  12. Pass97,720 miles (+6,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    97,720 miles
    Test number
    682983013192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass91,455 miles (+6,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,455 miles
    Test number
    580246894439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass84,467 miles (+7,501)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    807193330790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,966 miles (+9,756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    76,966 miles
    Test number
    932832217054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,210 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,210 miles
    Test number
    759045415158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,193 miles (+8,952)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,193 miles
    Test number
    539968805155
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass58,241 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,241 miles
    Test number
    259802704423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail58,209 miles (+9,533)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    137247594060
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass48,676 miles (+16,740)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    547836163045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,936 miles (+14,040)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,936 miles
    Test number
    705002372026
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres have cracks appearing in tread pattern.

  22. Pass17,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,896 miles
    Test number
    198694291450
    • NoteVery slight cracks in all four tyres

Questions about LD08 TXX

Does LD08 TXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 TXX is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 TXX?
The MOT on LD08 TXX is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 TXX done?
LD08 TXX was recorded at 153,115 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,039 miles a year.
Has LD08 TXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 TXX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 TXX 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 TXX find?
LD08 TXX passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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