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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LL08 TCOMOT history

LL08 TCO is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LL08 TCO 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
157,715 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 TCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 TCO was last recorded at 157,715 miles on 19 May 2026, 9,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,507 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,208 miles
Average per year
8,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,715 miles
  • 2025 – 148,507 miles
  • 2024 – 132,582 miles
  • 2023 – 102,825 miles
  • 2022 – 81,499 miles
  • 2021 – 67,697 miles
  • 2020 – 64,870 miles
  • 2019 – 60,645 miles
  • 2018 – 55,528 miles
  • 2016 – 45,505 miles
  • 2014 – 39,484 miles
  • 2013 – 37,927 miles
  • 2012 – 31,951 miles
  • 2011 – 24,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Splits both front tyre inner sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,715 miles (+9,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    157,715 miles
    Test number
    363967724139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass148,507 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    148,507 miles
    Test number
    675594611648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,505 miles (+15,923)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,505 miles
    Test number
    984829569901
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass132,582 miles (+29,757)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,582 miles
    Test number
    560381159428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge/worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped/worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge/worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped/worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,825 miles (+760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,825 miles
    Test number
    479207010514
    • AdvisorySplits both front tyre inner sidewalls

  6. Fail102,065 miles (+20,566)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,065 miles
    Test number
    333427129246
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySplits both front tyre inner sidewalls

  7. Pass81,499 miles (+13,802)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,499 miles
    Test number
    194363156073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,697 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    932259405258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,695 miles (+2,825)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    164021169017
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass64,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    732989372635
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray

  11. Fail64,870 miles (+4,225)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    992230469486
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/undertray

  12. Pass60,645 miles (+128)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,645 miles
    Test number
    926563855179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  13. Fail60,517 miles (+4,989)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,517 miles
    Test number
    825490673439
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  14. Pass55,528 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,528 miles
    Test number
    997621312543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,505 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    963440443289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,484 miles (+1,557)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,484 miles
    Test number
    727497614388
    • NoteOffside rear trye wearing low on inner edge

  17. Pass37,927 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    357072003326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,951 miles (+7,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,951 miles
    Test number
    657607972229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,735 miles
    Test number
    637764411263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 TCO

Does LL08 TCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 TCO is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 TCO?
The MOT on LL08 TCO is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 TCO done?
LL08 TCO was recorded at 157,715 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 8,988 miles a year.
Has LL08 TCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 TCO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 TCO 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 TCO find?
LL08 TCO passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, and 2 more.

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