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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 YRFMOT history

LD08 YRF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LD08 YRF 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,932 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YRF
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 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 YRF was last recorded at 157,932 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 5,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,948 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,984 miles
Average per year
9,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,932 miles
  • 2024 – 151,948 miles
  • 2023 – 147,259 miles
  • 2022 – 134,603 miles
  • 2021 – 122,099 miles
  • 2019 – 90,724 miles
  • 2018 – 87,406 miles
  • 2017 – 72,094 miles
  • 2016 – 55,504 miles
  • 2015 – 46,910 miles
  • 2014 – 38,364 miles
  • 2013 – 30,284 miles
  • 2012 – 24,582 miles
  • 2011 – 18,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,932 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On Pads Look OK
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHand brake on min requirementsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,932 miles (+5,984)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,932 miles
    Test number
    425771225821
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On Pads Look OK
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHand brake on min requirements

  2. Pass151,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    325679331724
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake on min requirements

  3. Fail151,948 miles (+4,689)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,948 miles
    Test number
    652419399482
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake on min requirements

  4. Pass147,259 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    147,259 miles
    Test number
    158922884805
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,257 miles (+12,654)1 dangerous9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,257 miles
    Test number
    440357168039
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake only just met requirements, adjustment may be needed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,603 miles (+12,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,603 miles
    Test number
    810175674414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass122,099 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    536574481748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,415 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,415 miles
    Test number
    730896279270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc are worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm back bushes is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm also worn on inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc are scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail113,415 miles (+22,691)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,415 miles
    Test number
    862362344655
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt has snapped in hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively front disc are worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm back bushes is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm also worn on inner edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc are scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,724 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,724 miles
    Test number
    116225280304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,406 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,406 miles
    Test number
    897446685276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail87,406 miles (+15,312)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,406 miles
    Test number
    303247003868
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,094 miles
    Test number
    767235170211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,093 miles (+16,589)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,093 miles
    Test number
    249944098168
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass55,504 miles (+8,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,504 miles
    Test number
    488504566468
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnable to record smoke test

  16. Pass46,910 miles (+8,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    199498465421
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass38,364 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    626188774049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,284 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,284 miles
    Test number
    535686753095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail30,059 miles (+5,477)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,059 miles
    Test number
    505211553030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,582 miles (+5,957)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,582 miles
    Test number
    629457382091
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass18,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,625 miles
    Test number
    247742281047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD08 YRF

Does LD08 YRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 YRF is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YRF?
The MOT on LD08 YRF is valid until 3 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 YRF done?
LD08 YRF was recorded at 157,932 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 9,486 miles a year.
Has LD08 YRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YRF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 YRF 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 YRF find?
LD08 YRF passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm; brake pad warning light on pads look ok; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint, and 4 more.

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