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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 VJEMOT history

LD08 VJE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

LD08 VJE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,506 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VJE
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
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VJE was last recorded at 68,506 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2016: 46,430 miles, lower than 451,814 miles on 16 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,083 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,423 miles
Average per year
3,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,506 miles
  • 2024 – 66,083 miles
  • 2023 – 63,668 miles
  • 2022 – 61,518 miles
  • 2021 – 57,749 miles
  • 2019 – 56,798 miles
  • 2017 – 48,499 miles
  • 2016 – 46,430 miles
  • 2015 – 451,814 miles
  • 2014 – 37,544 miles
  • 2013 – 32,853 miles
  • 2012 – 27,132 miles
  • 2011 – 20,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,506 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,506 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,506 miles
    Test number
    672847167792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,083 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,083 miles
    Test number
    460999150768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,668 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    302203612124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,518 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    916390763978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,229 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,229 miles
    Test number
    121982447871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,749 miles (+951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    884048475895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass56,798 miles (+3,859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    984492641065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,939 miles (+4,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    266640954121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass48,499 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    827225772987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  10. Pass46,430 miles (-405,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,430 miles
    Test number
    929027214543
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass451,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    451,814 miles
    Test number
    669896305198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,181 miles (+7,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,181 miles
    Test number
    578546405110
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass37,544 miles (+4,691)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,544 miles
    Test number
    859414504114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass32,853 miles (+5,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,853 miles
    Test number
    199674083492
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edges
  15. Pass27,132 miles (+6,667)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    387683592092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,465 miles
    Test number
    629315101101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 VJE

Does LD08 VJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VJE is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VJE?
The MOT on LD08 VJE is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 VJE done?
LD08 VJE was recorded at 68,506 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,282 miles a year.
Has LD08 VJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VJE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LD08 VJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD08 VJE find?
LD08 VJE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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