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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LD08 YXUMOT history

LD08 YXU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,446 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

LD08 YXU silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
53,446 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 YXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 YXU was last recorded at 53,446 miles on 14 May 2026, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,264 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
182 miles
Average per year
2,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,446 miles
  • 2025 – 41,200 miles
  • 2024 – 32,967 miles
  • 2023 – 28,117 miles
  • 2022 – 27,474 miles
  • 2021 – 25,995 miles
  • 2020 – 25,541 miles
  • 2019 – 24,819 miles
  • 2018 – 23,974 miles
  • 2017 – 23,387 miles
  • 2016 – 22,915 miles
  • 2015 – 22,336 miles
  • 2014 – 20,646 miles
  • 2013 – 18,943 miles
  • 2012 – 16,151 miles
  • 2011 – 13,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,446 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (Also Slightly Noisy) (8.4.1 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,446 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,446 miles
    Test number
    385696875551
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (Also Slightly Noisy) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail53,264 miles (+12,064)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,264 miles
    Test number
    410128540692
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff very noisy
  3. Pass41,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,200 miles
    Test number
    301757368402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail41,200 miles (+8,233)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,200 miles
    Test number
    812539168894
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  5. Pass32,967 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    479114029506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,117 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    28,117 miles
    Test number
    841144611947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    750843545098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail27,474 miles (+1,479)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    378955928091
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass25,995 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,995 miles
    Test number
    776608211613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,541 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,541 miles
    Test number
    343727224721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    511562172561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,819 miles (+845)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    745127431574
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass23,974 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,974 miles
    Test number
    583620773049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass23,387 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    23,387 miles
    Test number
    142057252406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,915 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,915 miles
    Test number
    375593296841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,336 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,336 miles
    Test number
    176059565459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,646 miles (+1,703)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    295992574066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,943 miles (+2,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,943 miles
    Test number
    589805683040
    • 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)
  19. Pass16,151 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,151 miles
    Test number
    628748582019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    13,984 miles
    Test number
    156745471004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,984 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,984 miles
    Test number
    978863871065
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Questions about LD08 YXU

Does LD08 YXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 YXU is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 YXU?
The MOT on LD08 YXU is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 YXU done?
LD08 YXU was recorded at 53,446 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,602 miles a year.
Has LD08 YXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 YXU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD08 YXU 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 YXU find?
LD08 YXU passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff (also slightly noisy).

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