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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 ZPOMOT history

LL08 ZPO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

LL08 ZPO 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 Aug 2026
Mileage
178,485 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ZPO
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
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ZPO was last recorded at 178,485 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,483 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,485 miles
  • 2024 – 166,293 miles
  • 2022 – 157,689 miles
  • 2020 – 149,549 miles
  • 2019 – 143,645 miles
  • 2018 – 134,024 miles
  • 2017 – 123,527 miles
  • 2016 – 113,870 miles
  • 2015 – 104,541 miles
  • 2014 – 98,139 miles
  • 2013 – 85,297 miles
  • 2012 – 73,282 miles
  • 2011 – 68,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,485 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,485 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    178,485 miles
    Test number
    481975290968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,483 miles (+4,442)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,483 miles
    Test number
    142940292650
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,041 miles
    Test number
    501664947679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,041 miles (+7,748)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,041 miles
    Test number
    490829797692
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass166,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    166,293 miles
    Test number
    413302750746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,292 miles (+8,603)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,292 miles
    Test number
    361508891535
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass157,689 miles (+6,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,689 miles
    Test number
    402666396402
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,565 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,565 miles
    Test number
    367835431985
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail151,551 miles (+2,002)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,551 miles
    Test number
    172429875326
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass149,549 miles (+5,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    149,549 miles
    Test number
    444155946569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,645 miles (+9,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,645 miles
    Test number
    621410794295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass134,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    928345244876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,024 miles (+10,497)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,024 miles
    Test number
    311872522739
    • 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))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Parking permit (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass123,527 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    123,527 miles
    Test number
    713693827929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail123,293 miles (+9,423)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    606286287247
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass113,870 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,870 miles
    Test number
    378209890152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,735 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,735 miles
    Test number
    554061018707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,541 miles (+6,402)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,541 miles
    Test number
    305028935120
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass98,139 miles (+12,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,139 miles
    Test number
    866367524166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass85,297 miles (+12,015)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    756312443122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,282 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,282 miles
    Test number
    125189772178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass68,612 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,612 miles
    Test number
    315770061150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn

  23. Fail68,612 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,612 miles
    Test number
    736930161154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn

Questions about LL08 ZPO

Does LL08 ZPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 ZPO expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ZPO?
The MOT on LL08 ZPO expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 ZPO done?
LL08 ZPO was recorded at 178,485 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 7,747 miles a year.
Has LL08 ZPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ZPO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL08 ZPO 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 ZPO find?
LL08 ZPO passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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