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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 WLKMOT history

LD08 WLK is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 229,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LD08 WLK silver 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
229,263 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 WLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 WLK was last recorded at 229,263 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,243 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
13,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,263 miles
  • 2024 – 229,243 miles
  • 2023 – 226,765 miles
  • 2022 – 221,615 miles
  • 2020 – 214,292 miles
  • 2019 – 193,909 miles
  • 2018 – 174,321 miles
  • 2017 – 153,125 miles
  • 2016 – 126,413 miles
  • 2015 – 103,173 miles
  • 2014 – 82,433 miles
  • 2013 – 63,622 miles
  • 2012 – 40,164 miles
  • 2011 – 32,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,263 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower ball joint has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,263 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    229,263 miles
    Test number
    987393622627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail229,243 miles (+86)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,243 miles
    Test number
    578352629621
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail229,157 miles (+2,392)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,157 miles
    Test number
    321115271139
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass226,765 miles (+5,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    226,765 miles
    Test number
    140042793255
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  5. Pass221,615 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    221,615 miles
    Test number
    959604817650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass214,292 miles (+20,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    214,292 miles
    Test number
    272554799916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass193,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    193,909 miles
    Test number
    738214819452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Fail193,907 miles (+19,586)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,907 miles
    Test number
    137871136832
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge
  9. Pass174,321 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,321 miles
    Test number
    228462762326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower ball joint has play
  10. Fail174,318 miles (+21,193)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,318 miles
    Test number
    219390055985
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower ball joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass153,125 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    153,125 miles
    Test number
    313902401186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail153,121 miles (+26,708)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,121 miles
    Test number
    684696058345
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass126,413 miles (+23,240)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,413 miles
    Test number
    557632467188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,173 miles
    Test number
    598104515101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,173 miles (+20,740)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,173 miles
    Test number
    138024515191
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass82,433 miles (+18,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,433 miles
    Test number
    197144094018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass63,622 miles (+23,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,622 miles
    Test number
    225093733190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,164 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    517807312127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,421 miles
    Test number
    926818001142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 WLK

Does LD08 WLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 WLK is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 WLK?
The MOT on LD08 WLK is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 WLK done?
LD08 WLK was recorded at 229,263 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 13,287 miles a year.
Has LD08 WLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 WLK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 WLK 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 WLK find?
LD08 WLK passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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