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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 UMZMOT history

LL08 UMZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

LL08 UMZ black 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 13 Dec 2024
Mileage
167,603 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 UMZ
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
15 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 UMZ was last recorded at 167,603 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,588 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
9,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,603 miles
  • 2022 – 158,603 miles
  • 2021 – 154,454 miles
  • 2020 – 150,285 miles
  • 2019 – 138,528 miles
  • 2018 – 131,277 miles
  • 2017 – 121,529 miles
  • 2016 – 113,956 miles
  • 2015 – 106,576 miles
  • 2014 – 93,455 miles
  • 2013 – 84,497 miles
  • 2012 – 73,217 miles
  • 2011 – 55,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,603 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,603 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,603 miles
    Test number
    683079182815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail167,588 miles (+8,985)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,588 miles
    Test number
    228184842227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass158,603 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    158,603 miles
    Test number
    172555874259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    154,454 miles
    Test number
    973221301758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,454 miles (+4,169)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,454 miles
    Test number
    116024640651
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass150,285 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,285 miles
    Test number
    586988179739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail150,285 miles (+11,757)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,285 miles
    Test number
    789618847554
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass138,528 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,528 miles
    Test number
    412055079023
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail138,528 miles (+7,251)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,528 miles
    Test number
    735957496485
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass131,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,277 miles
    Test number
    943186121427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,277 miles (+9,748)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,277 miles
    Test number
    716795439261
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass121,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,529 miles
    Test number
    425253333749
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail121,529 miles (+7,573)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,529 miles
    Test number
    901738420338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass113,956 miles (+7,380)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,956 miles
    Test number
    532503924658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,576 miles (+13,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,576 miles
    Test number
    277308595189
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum
  16. Pass93,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    758696194173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,455 miles (+8,958)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,455 miles
    Test number
    216913894410
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass84,497 miles (+11,280)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,497 miles
    Test number
    789980313226
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight wear rear brake discs
  19. Fail73,217 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,217 miles
    Test number
    225441502294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  20. Pass73,217 miles (+18,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,217 miles
    Test number
    568411802218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,161 miles
    Test number
    126555391113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 UMZ

Does LL08 UMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 UMZ expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 UMZ?
The MOT on LL08 UMZ expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 UMZ done?
LL08 UMZ was recorded at 167,603 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 9,054 miles a year.
Has LL08 UMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 UMZ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 UMZ 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 UMZ find?
LL08 UMZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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