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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 EKTMOT history

LL08 EKT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

LL08 EKT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2024
Mileage
135,111 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 EKT
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
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 EKT was last recorded at 135,111 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,894 miles · 12 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
6,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,111 miles
  • 2022 – 126,223 miles
  • 2021 – 117,523 miles
  • 2020 – 111,120 miles
  • 2019 – 103,721 miles
  • 2018 – 96,529 miles
  • 2017 – 89,097 miles
  • 2016 – 81,553 miles
  • 2015 – 77,051 miles
  • 2014 – 72,541 miles
  • 2013 – 68,173 miles
  • 2012 – 63,149 miles
  • 2011 – 58,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,111 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,111 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,111 miles
    Test number
    198257704966
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail135,111 miles (+217)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,111 miles
    Test number
    806176711278
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail134,894 miles (+8,671)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,894 miles
    Test number
    401859473966
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass126,223 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,223 miles
    Test number
    917547744446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,523 miles (+6,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,523 miles
    Test number
    136397030291
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass111,120 miles (+7,399)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,120 miles
    Test number
    424188379633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,721 miles (+7,192)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    102721146596
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to both headlamp aim
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel arch inserts , body sill covers and under trays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items
  8. Pass96,529 miles (+7,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    96,529 miles
    Test number
    289635300082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass89,097 miles (+7,544)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    887134669055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,553 miles (+4,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    691652623981
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm & wearing on outer edges
  11. Pass77,051 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    557418995153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,541 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    926146574123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,173 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    585409863192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,149 miles (+4,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,149 miles
    Test number
    257625682476
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass58,282 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,282 miles
    Test number
    389987581134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,540 miles
    Test number
    289862531163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,540 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,540 miles
    Test number
    277402831422
    • FailureRear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Questions about LL08 EKT

Does LL08 EKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 EKT expired on 17 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 EKT?
The MOT on LL08 EKT expired on 17 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 EKT done?
LL08 EKT was recorded at 135,111 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 6,531 miles a year.
Has LL08 EKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 EKT has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 EKT 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 EKT find?
LL08 EKT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 9 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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