
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LJ58 PFDMOT history
LJ58 PFD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 169,994 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Mileage history
LJ58 PFD was last recorded at 169,994 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Dec 2021: 142,771 miles, lower than 210,132 miles on 16 Dec 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 169,992 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,994 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 169,994 miles
- Test number
- 876702485597
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail169,992 miles (+6,656)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,992 miles
- Test number
- 877126017544
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,336 miles (+3,937)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 163,336 miles
- Test number
- 334248573014
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,399 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 159,399 miles
- Test number
- 882643868005
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail159,394 miles (+6,012)4 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,394 miles
- Test number
- 856985294493
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached front lower (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front lower (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working both x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass153,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 153,382 miles
- Test number
- 516361632441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,382 miles (+10,611)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,382 miles
- Test number
- 233026967880
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass142,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 142,771 miles
- Test number
- 788539097471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,771 miles (-67,361)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,771 miles
- Test number
- 439562871980
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass210,132 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 210,132 miles
- Test number
- 429267587604
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail210,132 miles (+86,948)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,132 miles
- Test number
- 639009134472
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass123,184 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 123,184 miles
- Test number
- 794480840392
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail123,184 miles (+8,413)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,184 miles
- Test number
- 967810762958
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass114,771 miles (+10,200)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 114,771 miles
- Test number
- 376595569289
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted
Pass104,571 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 104,571 miles
- Test number
- 774095796633
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has 2 nails in it (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 chips (8.3.1d)
Pass138,611 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 138,611 km
- Test number
- 486489180282
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass80,516 miles (+10,884)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 80,516 miles
- Test number
- 963947272719
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass69,632 miles (+12,091)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,632 miles
- Test number
- 507082024367
- AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- 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)
Pass57,541 miles (+12,461)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 57,541 miles
- Test number
- 466704823330
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteExhaust emissions too clean to test, no print out provided
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWindscreen wipers judder across screen
Pass45,080 miles (+12,095)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 45,080 miles
- Test number
- 707647922341
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEmissions too clean to test
Pass32,985 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 32,985 miles
- Test number
- 498353731441
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LJ58 PFD
- When is the MOT due on LJ58 PFD?
- The MOT on LJ58 PFD is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LJ58 PFD done?
- LJ58 PFD was recorded at 169,994 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 9,657 miles a year.
- Has LJ58 PFD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LJ58 PFD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LJ58 PFD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LJ58 PFD find?
- LJ58 PFD passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread area, and 4 more.
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