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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 SFJMOT history

LL08 SFJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

LL08 SFJ 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
170,735 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 SFJ
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
28 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 SFJ was last recorded at 170,735 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,717 miles · 7 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
8,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,735 miles
  • 2025 – 165,667 miles
  • 2024 – 159,774 miles
  • 2023 – 149,195 miles
  • 2022 – 141,100 miles
  • 2021 – 132,738 miles
  • 2020 – 127,820 miles
  • 2019 – 118,731 miles
  • 2018 – 109,600 miles
  • 2017 – 99,450 miles
  • 2016 – 90,726 miles
  • 2015 – 80,136 miles
  • 2014 – 71,128 miles
  • 2013 – 61,545 miles
  • 2012 – 51,724 miles
  • 2011 – 41,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,735 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Light Inner Edge WearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust Heat Shield Slightly LooseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,735 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    170,735 miles
    Test number
    152021927807
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Light Inner Edge Wear
    • AdvisoryExhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,717 miles (+5,050)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,717 miles
    Test number
    514928730001
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth Rear Tyres Light Inner Edge Wear
    • AdvisoryExhaust Heat Shield Slightly Loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass165,667 miles (+5,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,667 miles
    Test number
    969106893333
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass159,774 miles (+10,579)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,774 miles
    Test number
    242445126446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass149,195 miles (+8,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,195 miles
    Test number
    774007111653
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,100 miles (+8,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,100 miles
    Test number
    143894513965
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass132,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,738 miles
    Test number
    119780058850
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail132,738 miles (+4,918)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,738 miles
    Test number
    381811697310
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass127,820 miles (+9,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    601992469583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,731 miles (+9,131)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    618497703276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepping on inner edges

  11. Pass109,600 miles (+10,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,600 miles
    Test number
    586895172133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear side light not working on boot

  12. Pass99,450 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    427734728673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside covers fitted

  13. Fail99,448 miles (+8,722)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,448 miles
    Test number
    546276003043
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,726 miles (+10,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,726 miles
    Test number
    471657543529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder covers and engine covers fitted

  15. Pass80,136 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,136 miles
    Test number
    526892555159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,128 miles (+9,583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    187557954120
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass61,545 miles (+9,821)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,545 miles
    Test number
    515299263150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,724 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    418739732145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass51,723 miles (+10,627)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    997488732117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,096 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,096 miles
    Test number
    855160741168
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LL08 SFJ

Does LL08 SFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 SFJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 SFJ?
The MOT on LL08 SFJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 SFJ done?
LL08 SFJ was recorded at 170,735 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,515 miles a year.
Has LL08 SFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 SFJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 SFJ 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 SFJ find?
LL08 SFJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: both rear tyres light inner edge wear; exhaust heat shield slightly loose; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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