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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LL08 XCUMOT history

LL08 XCU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 99,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LL08 XCU blue 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 15 Oct 2025
Mileage
99,689 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 XCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL08 XCU was last recorded at 99,689 miles on 19 May 2026, 5,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,051 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,638 miles
Average per year
5,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,689 miles
  • 2024 – 94,051 miles
  • 2023 – 84,855 miles
  • 2022 – 81,904 miles
  • 2021 – 77,143 miles
  • 2020 – 72,205 miles
  • 2019 – 68,389 miles
  • 2018 – 63,688 miles
  • 2017 – 60,936 miles
  • 2016 – 58,730 miles
  • 2015 – 57,163 miles
  • 2014 – 44,130 miles
  • 2013 – 29,615 miles
  • 2012 – 16,316 miles
  • 2011 – 13,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,689 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding stiff to turn when jacked up (1.2.1 (f))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop flex disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • TPMS light perm. illuminated indicates a loss of pressure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,689 miles (+5,638)5 major2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,689 miles
    Test number
    890849555151
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding stiff to turn when jacked up (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,051 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    94,051 miles
    Test number
    356548212181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop flex disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light perm. illuminated indicates a loss of pressure

  3. Fail94,050 miles (+9,195)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    587777603057
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured broken through previous welded repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop flex disc (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light perm. illuminated indicates a loss of pressure

  4. Pass84,855 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,855 miles
    Test number
    473403173121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,904 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,904 miles
    Test number
    992540184736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,143 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,143 miles
    Test number
    395202346604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    184885273840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,205 miles (+1,943)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    749224774303
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass70,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    842330573197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,262 miles (+1,873)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    467807725330
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass68,389 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    505669933134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,688 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    63,688 miles
    Test number
    682716067966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,936 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    242621983962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,730 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    386589410525
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  15. Pass57,163 miles (+13,033)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    146521335002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    245296934004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,130 miles (+14,515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    508245734093
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  18. Pass29,615 miles (+13,299)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    777195943075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre on legal limit
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  19. Pass16,316 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,316 miles
    Test number
    728625362036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,857 miles
    Test number
    496907961155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 XCU

Does LL08 XCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 XCU expired on 15 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 XCU?
The MOT on LL08 XCU expired on 15 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 XCU done?
LL08 XCU was recorded at 99,689 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,751 miles a year.
Has LL08 XCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 XCU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 XCU 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 XCU find?
LL08 XCU failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 13 more.

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