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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 YRXMOT history

LD08 YRX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LD08 YRX 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 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,479 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YRX
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 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD08 YRX was last recorded at 95,479 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,848 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,631 miles
Average per year
4,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,479 miles
  • 2025 – 90,848 miles
  • 2024 – 89,719 miles
  • 2023 – 87,849 miles
  • 2022 – 85,581 miles
  • 2021 – 83,110 miles
  • 2020 – 81,298 miles
  • 2019 – 79,645 miles
  • 2018 – 74,615 miles
  • 2017 – 68,907 miles
  • 2016 – 65,189 miles
  • 2015 – 60,695 miles
  • 2014 – 53,304 miles
  • 2013 – 46,406 miles
  • 2012 – 38,573 miles
  • 2011 – 29,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,479 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail95,479 miles (+4,631)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,479 miles
    Test number
    442065638367
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass90,848 miles (+1,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,848 miles
    Test number
    961363455404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,719 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,719 miles
    Test number
    662623069389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,849 miles (+2,268)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    872790468058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread depth 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged replace ASAP (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread depth 3mm
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen central lower

  5. Pass85,581 miles (+2,471)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,581 miles
    Test number
    952260741231
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged split (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass83,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,110 miles
    Test number
    257315808090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just met plate limit value
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished slightly

  7. Fail83,109 miles (+1,811)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,109 miles
    Test number
    774053886594
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively debris on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively debris on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryEmissions only just met plate limit value
    • AdvisoryFront washers poor
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished slightly

  8. Pass81,298 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    335832807106
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  9. Pass79,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    581280002240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,645 miles (+5,030)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,645 miles
    Test number
    932750104553
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside revers light not working

  11. Pass74,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,615 miles
    Test number
    824667149898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,605 miles (+5,698)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    759279798490
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  13. Pass68,907 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,907 miles
    Test number
    212539859006
    • 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)

  14. Pass65,189 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,189 miles
    Test number
    313180871945
    • 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)

  15. Pass60,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    238234024963
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  16. Fail60,695 miles (+7,391)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    248603679791
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  17. Pass53,304 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    445867184289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    496338693276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,406 miles (+7,833)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    778568693221
    • FailureNearside Rear 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. Pass38,573 miles (+9,028)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    859838192245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,545 miles
    Test number
    426138481243
    • NoteN/s/r tyre nail in tread

Questions about LD08 YRX

Does LD08 YRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 YRX is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YRX?
The MOT on LD08 YRX is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 YRX done?
LD08 YRX was recorded at 95,479 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,390 miles a year.
Has LD08 YRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YRX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 YRX 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 YRX find?
LD08 YRX failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 3 more.

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