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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 HSXMOT history

LL08 HSX is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LL08 HSX grey 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
127,282 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 HSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 HSX was last recorded at 127,282 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,268 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,282 miles
  • 2023 – 127,023 miles
  • 2022 – 123,059 miles
  • 2021 – 115,190 miles
  • 2020 – 112,152 miles
  • 2019 – 105,269 miles
  • 2018 – 96,654 miles
  • 2017 – 88,627 miles
  • 2016 – 80,362 miles
  • 2015 – 73,472 miles
  • 2014 – 66,277 miles
  • 2013 – 55,786 miles
  • 2012 – 46,643 miles
  • 2011 – 37,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,282 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear suspensions component's all covered with black thick sealant

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,282 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    127,282 miles
    Test number
    489061558280
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspensions component's all covered with black thick sealant

  2. Fail127,268 miles (+5)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,268 miles
    Test number
    940456881148
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator damaged NSF and light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail127,263 miles (+240)3 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,263 miles
    Test number
    601247053985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass127,023 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    314782163843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,022 miles (+3,963)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,022 miles
    Test number
    935726048138
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,059 miles
    Test number
    671067776876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,059 miles (+3,050)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,059 miles
    Test number
    817821060687
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass120,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    426972006271
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail120,009 miles (+4,819)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    702729425655
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass115,190 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,190 miles
    Test number
    174621487648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,152 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,152 miles
    Test number
    193221945387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail112,150 miles (+6,881)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    956424549002
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,269 miles (+8,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    120894550004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass96,654 miles (+8,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    873829565786
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre SCREW IN TIRE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,627 miles
    Test number
    834247458214
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail88,626 miles (+8,264)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,626 miles
    Test number
    910787975397
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass80,362 miles (+6,890)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    862075280651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,472 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,472 miles
    Test number
    707646255000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail73,464 miles (+7,187)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,464 miles
    Test number
    227715755058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass66,277 miles (+10,491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,277 miles
    Test number
    387921334064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,786 miles (+9,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,786 miles
    Test number
    786358023028
    • 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)

  22. Pass46,643 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    128279932465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,267 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,267 miles
    Test number
    468610031180
    • 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)
    • NoteN S F TYER WEARING AT OUTER EDGE O S F TYER HAS SMALL HOLE TO CORDS

Questions about LL08 HSX

Does LL08 HSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 HSX is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 HSX?
The MOT on LL08 HSX is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 HSX done?
LL08 HSX was recorded at 127,282 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has LL08 HSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 HSX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 HSX 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 HSX find?
LL08 HSX passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides; rear suspensions component's all covered with black thick sealant.

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