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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 VKVMOT history

LD08 VKV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 199,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

LD08 VKV grey 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 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
199,015 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 VKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 VKV was last recorded at 199,015 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,013 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,015 miles
  • 2024 – 195,762 miles
  • 2023 – 191,140 miles
  • 2022 – 186,991 miles
  • 2021 – 183,432 miles
  • 2020 – 179,650 miles
  • 2019 – 175,130 miles
  • 2018 – 170,721 miles
  • 2017 – 162,445 miles
  • 2016 – 149,094 miles
  • 2014 – 130,135 miles
  • 2013 – 113,086 miles
  • 2012 – 102,979 miles
  • 2011 – 77,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,015 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEML light on dash
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges quite badly (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,015 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    199,015 miles
    Test number
    197626459467
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML light on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges quite badly (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail199,013 miles (+3,251)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,013 miles
    Test number
    866445863501
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded / worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges quite badly (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass195,762 miles (+4,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    195,762 miles
    Test number
    222627650888
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,140 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    191,140 miles
    Test number
    664089397792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail191,134 miles (+4,143)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,134 miles
    Test number
    105591417515
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wire damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,991 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    186,991 miles
    Test number
    690605718262
    • AdvisoryFront no plate damaged
    • AdvisoryLow brake pad light on but pads look ok

  7. Pass183,432 miles (+3,782)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,432 miles
    Test number
    400711728202
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySide lights different colours

  8. Pass179,650 miles (+4,520)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    179,650 miles
    Test number
    433428506683
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService light on

  9. Pass175,130 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    175,130 miles
    Test number
    892882083642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass170,721 miles (+8,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    820757368813
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass162,445 miles (+13,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    162,445 miles
    Test number
    391006528312
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass149,094 miles (+18,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    149,094 miles
    Test number
    588976201446
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass130,135 miles (+17,049)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    130,135 miles
    Test number
    799138934380
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass113,086 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    946143053289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail113,085 miles (+10,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,085 miles
    Test number
    465583093142
    • 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)

  16. Pass102,979 miles (+25,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,979 miles
    Test number
    788313442194
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges
    • NoteO/s/r inner side light inop

  17. Pass77,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    525077541138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 VKV

Does LD08 VKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 VKV expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 VKV?
The MOT on LD08 VKV expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 VKV done?
LD08 VKV was recorded at 199,015 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 8,888 miles a year.
Has LD08 VKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 VKV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LD08 VKV 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 VKV find?
LD08 VKV passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower screen; eml light on dash; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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