
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass126,223 miles (+8,700)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 126,223 miles
- Test number
- 917547744446
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass111,120 miles (+7,399)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 111,120 miles
- Test number
- 424188379633
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass89,097 miles (+7,544)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 89,097 miles
- Test number
- 887134669055
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass77,051 miles (+4,510)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,051 miles
- Test number
- 557418995153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,541 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,541 miles
- Test number
- 926146574123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,173 miles (+5,024)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 68,173 miles
- Test number
- 585409863192
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass58,282 miles (+2,742)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,282 miles
- Test number
- 389987581134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 55,540 miles
- Test number
- 289862531163
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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