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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 GAXMOT history

LL08 GAX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 159,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

LL08 GAX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,564 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 GAX
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
23 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 GAX was last recorded at 159,564 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,039 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,525 miles
Average per year
8,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,564 miles
  • 2025 – 155,039 miles
  • 2024 – 145,825 miles
  • 2023 – 141,903 miles
  • 2022 – 136,293 miles
  • 2021 – 132,252 miles
  • 2020 – 127,734 miles
  • 2019 – 121,094 miles
  • 2018 – 113,710 miles
  • 2017 – 104,755 miles
  • 2016 – 92,258 miles
  • 2015 – 79,576 miles
  • 2014 – 68,124 miles
  • 2013 – 56,202 miles
  • 2012 – 45,343 miles
  • 2011 – 33,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,564 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,564 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,564 miles
    Test number
    749297012683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail159,564 miles (+4,525)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,564 miles
    Test number
    851035752899
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,039 miles (+9,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,039 miles
    Test number
    899869311994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,825 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,825 miles
    Test number
    760114499672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,903 miles
    Test number
    227915016195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,903 miles (+5,610)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,903 miles
    Test number
    771337631596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,293 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,293 miles
    Test number
    922413064234
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail136,292 miles (+4,040)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,292 miles
    Test number
    627905417584
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass132,252 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,252 miles
    Test number
    256720368629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,734 miles (+6,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,734 miles
    Test number
    352298341128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,094 miles (+7,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,094 miles
    Test number
    115904397454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass113,710 miles (+8,955)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,710 miles
    Test number
    102089239697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass104,755 miles (+12,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,755 miles
    Test number
    748880246717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass92,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    273210215991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail92,258 miles (+12,682)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    455083957855
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,576 miles (+11,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,576 miles
    Test number
    176269495490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,124 miles (+11,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,124 miles
    Test number
    778469404131
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass56,202 miles (+10,859)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,202 miles
    Test number
    337849713106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  19. Pass45,343 miles (+11,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,343 miles
    Test number
    319492522126
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  20. Pass33,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,637 miles
    Test number
    919295701195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL08 GAX

Does LL08 GAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 GAX is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 GAX?
The MOT on LL08 GAX is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 GAX done?
LL08 GAX was recorded at 159,564 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,507 miles a year.
Has LL08 GAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 GAX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 GAX 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 GAX find?
LL08 GAX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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