BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LL08 MZFMOT history
LL08 MZF is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 199,886 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,915 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL08 MZF
- 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
- 31 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL08 MZF was last recorded at 199,886 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 199,885 miles · 21 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,915 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,886 miles
- 2025 – 192,706 miles
- 2024 – 185,483 miles
- 2022 – 168,513 miles
- 2021 – 157,076 miles
- 2020 – 143,392 miles
- 2019 – 140,760 miles
- 2018 – 132,667 miles
- 2017 – 121,173 miles
- 2016 – 105,835 miles
- 2015 – 91,047 miles
- 2014 – 82,865 miles
- 2013 – 76,033 miles
- 2012 – 70,077 miles
- 2011 – 63,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,886 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp after flexy snapped
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Oil leak drive shaft seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,886 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 199,886 miles
- Test number
- 297327521341
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail199,885 miles (+7,179)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,885 miles
- Test number
- 376996002534
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass192,706 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 192,706 miles
- Test number
- 103462214634
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail192,705 miles (+7,222)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,705 miles
- Test number
- 998610065990
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass185,483 miles (+16,970)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 185,483 miles
- Test number
- 121392258296
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass168,513 miles (+11,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 168,513 miles
- Test number
- 151514139868
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,076 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 157,076 miles
- Test number
- 187239218151
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail157,076 miles (+13,684)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,076 miles
- Test number
- 132739326222
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass143,392 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 143,392 miles
- Test number
- 243828994065
- AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
Pass140,760 miles (+8,093)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 140,760 miles
- Test number
- 986218357393
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Pass132,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 132,667 miles
- Test number
- 609646737178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,667 miles (+11,494)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,667 miles
- Test number
- 791520270269
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,173 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 121,173 miles
- Test number
- 831451629768
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp after flexy snapped (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak drive shaft seal
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail121,173 miles (+15,338)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,173 miles
- Test number
- 589847948220
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp after flexy snapped (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak drive shaft seal
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass105,835 miles (+263)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 105,835 miles
- Test number
- 761581635231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail105,572 miles (+14,525)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,572 miles
- Test number
- 512208380247
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass91,047 miles (+8,182)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,047 miles
- Test number
- 745090865112
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,865 miles (+6,832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 82,865 miles
- Test number
- 656048554120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass76,033 miles (+5,956)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 76,033 miles
- Test number
- 426060753128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass70,077 miles (+6,990)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 70,077 miles
- Test number
- 226254352117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 63,087 miles
- Test number
- 507043241101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,087 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,087 miles
- Test number
- 718409931181
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edge
Questions about LL08 MZF
- Does LL08 MZF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 MZF is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL08 MZF?
- The MOT on LL08 MZF is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL08 MZF done?
- LL08 MZF was recorded at 199,886 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 8,915 miles a year.
- Has LL08 MZF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL08 MZF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LL08 MZF 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 MZF find?
- LL08 MZF passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.
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