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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass169,994 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass153,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,382 miles
    Test number
    516361632441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass142,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,771 miles
    Test number
    788539097471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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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