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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 TCJMOT history

LL08 TCJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LL08 TCJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
42,062 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 TCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 TCJ was last recorded at 42,062 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,904 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,158 miles
Average per year
1,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,062 miles
  • 2025 – 40,904 miles
  • 2024 – 39,577 miles
  • 2023 – 38,219 miles
  • 2022 – 36,641 miles
  • 2021 – 35,789 miles
  • 2020 – 35,076 miles
  • 2019 – 34,357 miles
  • 2018 – 33,618 miles
  • 2017 – 32,640 miles
  • 2016 – 31,619 miles
  • 2015 – 30,145 miles
  • 2014 – 28,264 miles
  • 2013 – 25,934 miles
  • 2012 – 25,630 miles
  • 2011 – 22,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,062 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,062 miles (+1,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    548992552799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass40,904 miles (+1,327)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    40,904 miles
    Test number
    125882441513
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass39,577 miles (+1,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    39,577 miles
    Test number
    788052897390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass38,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    992048811608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail38,219 miles (+1,578)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    653967920289
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass36,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    36,641 miles
    Test number
    345433256683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail36,641 miles (+852)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,641 miles
    Test number
    539685643306
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass35,789 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    35,789 miles
    Test number
    682651888600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,076 miles (+719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    981398860646
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass34,357 miles (+739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,357 miles
    Test number
    767276509469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,618 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,618 miles
    Test number
    788712702770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,640 miles (+1,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,640 miles
    Test number
    729110816168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass31,619 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    431203942433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass30,145 miles (+1,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,145 miles
    Test number
    338342025017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass28,264 miles (+2,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,264 miles
    Test number
    779502724047
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked between treads

  16. Pass25,934 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,934 miles
    Test number
    446513023019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,916 miles (+286)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,916 miles
    Test number
    598802123088
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre puncture in sidewall

  18. Pass25,630 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,630 miles
    Test number
    759935672212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,986 miles
    Test number
    957850311250
    • 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)

Questions about LL08 TCJ

Does LL08 TCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 TCJ is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 TCJ?
The MOT on LL08 TCJ is valid until 25 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 TCJ done?
LL08 TCJ was recorded at 42,062 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,316 miles a year.
Has LL08 TCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 TCJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 TCJ 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 TCJ find?
LL08 TCJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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