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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LL08 WHRMOT history

LL08 WHR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LL08 WHR 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
133,391 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 WHR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 WHR was last recorded at 133,391 miles on 8 May 2026, 6,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,959 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,432 miles
Average per year
6,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,391 miles
  • 2025 – 126,959 miles
  • 2024 – 120,814 miles
  • 2023 – 114,867 miles
  • 2022 – 109,403 miles
  • 2021 – 101,905 miles
  • 2020 – 97,893 miles
  • 2019 – 92,385 miles
  • 2018 – 85,634 miles
  • 2017 – 80,691 miles
  • 2016 – 74,838 miles
  • 2015 – 64,231 miles
  • 2014 – 56,856 miles
  • 2013 – 51,205 miles
  • 2012 – 43,886 miles
  • 2011 – 36,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,391 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside wearing on inner edges (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.

  • Handbrake Has Slight Travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust front joint/bracket/stud corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,391 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    133,391 miles
    Test number
    668909200008
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,959 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,959 miles
    Test number
    280710602671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,814 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    120,814 miles
    Test number
    545005484900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,867 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,867 miles
    Test number
    790265042250
    • AdvisoryExhaust front joint/bracket/stud corroded.

  5. Fail114,866 miles (+5,463)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,866 miles
    Test number
    619295507925
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Has Slight Travel
    • AdvisoryExhaust front joint/bracket/stud corroded.

  6. Pass109,403 miles (+7,498)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    325645993671
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,905 miles (+4,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,905 miles
    Test number
    362042564705
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass97,893 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    97,893 miles
    Test number
    124051268861
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres started to perish and wear on outer sidewalls

  9. Pass92,385 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    161772499514
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Has Slight Travel

  10. Fail92,382 miles (+6,748)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,382 miles
    Test number
    833913338575
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Has Slight Travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,634 miles (+4,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,634 miles
    Test number
    631251025599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass80,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,691 miles
    Test number
    380946511685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail80,688 miles (+5,850)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,688 miles
    Test number
    153938980255
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass74,838 miles (+10,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    829582066152
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass64,231 miles (+7,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    448408525149
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass56,856 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    635846734183
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low from outer edge
    • NoteOffside headlight washer jet cover missing

  17. Fail56,856 miles (+5,651)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,856 miles
    Test number
    498676434197
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RFT 255/35/R18(90W)
    • NoteNearside rear jacking block missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low from outer edge
    • NoteOffside headlight washer jet cover missing

  18. Pass51,205 miles (+7,319)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,205 miles
    Test number
    788517633194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,886 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    225773522166
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  20. Pass43,886 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,886 miles
    Test number
    638493122154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    255463631157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,336 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    748533331117
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LL08 WHR

Does LL08 WHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 WHR is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 WHR?
The MOT on LL08 WHR is valid until 29 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 WHR done?
LL08 WHR was recorded at 133,391 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 6,476 miles a year.
Has LL08 WHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 WHR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 WHR 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 WHR find?
LL08 WHR passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside wearing on inner edges.

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