BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LL08 DYVMOT history
LL08 DYV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 190,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 190,603 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 DYV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 DYV was last recorded at 190,603 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 8,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,837 miles · 22 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,766 miles
- Average per year
- 9,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,603 miles
- 2025 – 181,837 miles
- 2024 – 177,882 miles
- 2023 – 169,078 miles
- 2022 – 160,705 miles
- 2021 – 152,831 miles
- 2019 – 141,192 miles
- 2018 – 133,570 miles
- 2017 – 122,818 miles
- 2016 – 111,600 miles
- 2015 – 97,900 miles
- 2014 – 84,536 miles
- 2013 – 71,438 miles
- 2012 – 57,454 miles
- 2011 – 46,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside upper tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,603 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 190,603 miles
- Test number
- 196787810773
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside upper tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail190,603 miles (+8,766)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,603 miles
- Test number
- 705411036843
- Repaired at testHeadlamp lens seriously defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside upper tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass181,837 miles (+3,955)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 181,837 miles
- Test number
- 755166248846
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,882 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 177,882 miles
- Test number
- 707761350787
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatsheild loose
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow on rear pipe
Fail177,882 miles (+8,804)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,882 miles
- Test number
- 380311487870
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside front lower arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatsheild loose
- AdvisorySlight exhaust blow on rear pipe
Pass169,078 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 169,078 miles
- Test number
- 824851647469
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail169,077 miles (+8,372)8 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,077 miles
- Test number
- 516121503204
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine back (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass160,705 miles (+7,874)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 160,705 miles
- Test number
- 139410480536
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,831 miles (+3,379)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 152,831 miles
- Test number
- 575132744642
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,452 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 149,452 miles
- Test number
- 449918232798
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail149,449 miles (+8,257)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,449 miles
- Test number
- 897986298954
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass141,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 141,192 miles
- Test number
- 689127119354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,192 miles (+7,622)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,192 miles
- Test number
- 708510004964
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass133,570 miles (+10,752)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 133,570 miles
- Test number
- 499937535831
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass122,818 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 122,818 miles
- Test number
- 483354081664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,691 miles (+11,091)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,691 miles
- Test number
- 742173952781
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush connecting to hub (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,600 miles (+13,700)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 111,600 miles
- Test number
- 735167904543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 97,900 miles
- Test number
- 388513445177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,898 miles (+13,362)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,898 miles
- Test number
- 896183545102
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass84,536 miles (+13,098)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,536 miles
- Test number
- 729132134125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,438 miles (+13,984)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,438 miles
- Test number
- 279322943137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,454 miles (+11,249)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 57,454 miles
- Test number
- 306747632192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,205 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2012
- Odometer
- 46,205 miles
- Test number
- 399363221194
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Note3 nails in nearside rear tyre
- NoteEngine management light came on during test
- NoteWear in nearside front disc
- NoteWear in offside front disc
Questions about LL08 DYV
- Does LL08 DYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 DYV is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 DYV?
- The MOT on LL08 DYV is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 DYV done?
- LL08 DYV was recorded at 190,603 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 9,437 miles a year.
- Has LL08 DYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 DYV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 DYV 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 LL08 DYV find?
- LL08 DYV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper, and 4 more.
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