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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 SJVMOT history

LL08 SJV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

LL08 SJV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2023
Mileage
146,791 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 SJV
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
17 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2023
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL08 SJV was last recorded at 146,791 miles on 10 May 2023, 9,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,878 miles · 28 May 2022
Between the last two tests
9,913 miles
Average per year
10,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,791 miles
  • 2022 – 136,878 miles
  • 2021 – 126,473 miles
  • 2020 – 109,428 miles
  • 2019 – 83,001 miles
  • 2018 – 76,368 miles
  • 2017 – 67,205 miles
  • 2016 – 58,776 miles
  • 2015 – 50,500 miles
  • 2014 – 43,623 miles
  • 2013 – 38,992 miles
  • 2012 – 30,358 miles
  • 2011 – 22,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,791 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not checked due to dipped beam in.op (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,791 miles (+9,913)2 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,791 miles
    Test number
    653386410705
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Not checked due to dipped beam in.op (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass136,878 miles (+10,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    136,878 miles
    Test number
    721422824934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,473 miles
    Test number
    768217603833
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  4. Fail126,473 miles (+17,045)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,473 miles
    Test number
    650785154775
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  5. Pass109,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    186873951660
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail109,428 miles (+26,427)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    359625584092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass83,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    284296371501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,001 miles (+23)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,001 miles
    Test number
    199993165068
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail82,978 miles (+6,610)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    912112874694
    • MajorEmissions not tested inlet leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak inlet manifold leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,368 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    187089622791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp on

  11. Fail76,368 miles (+9,163)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,368 miles
    Test number
    140270713456
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,205 miles
    Test number
    291071671989
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low from edges
    • AdvisoryEmission not detected
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail67,204 miles (+8,428)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    525088072377
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size : 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low from edges
    • AdvisoryEmission not detected
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass58,776 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    938253769248
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  15. Fail58,632 miles (+8,132)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    521498138142
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

  16. Pass50,500 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    885173745141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRun flat light on dash

  17. Fail50,500 miles (+6,877)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    705842145121
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRun flat light on dash

  18. Pass43,623 miles (+4,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,623 miles
    Test number
    555162344177
    • NoteTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

  19. Pass38,992 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    969534443166
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  20. Fail38,992 miles (+8,634)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,992 miles
    Test number
    277392943152
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  21. Pass30,358 miles (+7,700)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,358 miles
    Test number
    197986622198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,658 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,658 miles
    Test number
    295537121454
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL08 SJV

Does LL08 SJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 SJV expired on 27 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 SJV?
The MOT on LL08 SJV expired on 27 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 SJV done?
LL08 SJV was recorded at 146,791 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 10,337 miles a year.
Has LL08 SJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 SJV has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 SJV 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 SJV find?
LL08 SJV failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear inner tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 15 more.

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