BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LD08 VLBMOT history
LD08 VLB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 212,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 212,696 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,993 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD08 VLB
- 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
- 27 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD08 VLB was last recorded at 212,696 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 208,224 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,472 miles
- Average per year
- 8,993 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 212,696 miles
- 2024 – 208,224 miles
- 2023 – 204,228 miles
- 2022 – 198,999 miles
- 2021 – 192,022 miles
- 2020 – 186,521 miles
- 2019 – 172,829 miles
- 2018 – 163,567 miles
- 2017 – 155,721 miles
- 2016 – 150,562 miles
- 2015 – 144,475 miles
- 2014 – 135,545 miles
- 2013 – 117,208 miles
- 2012 – 100,299 miles
- 2011 – 82,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass212,696 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
17 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,696 miles (+4,472)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 212,696 miles
- Test number
- 224340386895
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass208,224 miles (+3,996)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 208,224 miles
- Test number
- 843494991911
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass204,228 miles (+5,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 204,228 miles
- Test number
- 664765670605
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass198,999 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 198,999 miles
- Test number
- 540348072953
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail198,999 miles (+6,977)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,999 miles
- Test number
- 185094806964
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass192,022 miles (+5,501)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 192,022 miles
- Test number
- 791550232585
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,521 miles (+13,692)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 186,521 miles
- Test number
- 432915656735
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,829 miles (+9,262)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 172,829 miles
- Test number
- 932988390360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,567 miles (+7,846)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 163,567 miles
- Test number
- 849890502234
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,721 miles (+5,159)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 155,721 miles
- Test number
- 668402167392
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass150,562 miles (+6,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 150,562 miles
- Test number
- 383469075210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass144,475 miles (+8,930)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 144,475 miles
- Test number
- 246411045467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear brake pads low.
Pass135,545 miles (+18,337)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 135,545 miles
- Test number
- 626917624151
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass117,208 miles (+16,909)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 117,208 miles
- Test number
- 585983533153
- NoteExtensive body undertrays obscuring testable items
- NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged
- NoteOversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections
Pass100,299 miles (+18,164)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 100,299 miles
- Test number
- 497960732171
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,135 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 82,135 miles
- Test number
- 276422631135
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail82,135 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,135 miles
- Test number
- 295602931168
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LD08 VLB
- Does LD08 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 VLB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LD08 VLB?
- The MOT on LD08 VLB is valid until 8 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 VLB done?
- LD08 VLB was recorded at 212,696 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,993 miles a year.
- Has LD08 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD08 VLB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LD08 VLB 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 VLB find?
- LD08 VLB passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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