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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LL08 ZVJMOT history

LL08 ZVJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 264,113 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

LL08 ZVJ silver 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
264,113 km
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 ZVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 ZVJ was last recorded at 264,113 km on 14 Jul 2026, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
264,112 km · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 264,113 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass264,113 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside park brake weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTpms system faultRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering.

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass264,113 km (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    264,113 km
    Test number
    798087456914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms system fault

  2. Fail264,112 km (+1,049)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,112 km
    Test number
    583683991860
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps innop
    • AdvisoryTpms system fault

  3. Fail263,063 km1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,063 km
    Test number
    430723497768
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both fronts (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass242,161 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    242,161 miles
    Test number
    428782158807
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail242,161 miles (+102,478)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,161 miles
    Test number
    395499726316
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass139,683 miles (+6,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,683 miles
    Test number
    112026399458
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back and underseal sprayed under the car (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,082 miles
    Test number
    856645833752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,082 miles (+5,390)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,082 miles
    Test number
    407881454984
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,692 miles (+13,320)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,692 miles
    Test number
    257051315694
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage all over slightly corroded

  10. Pass114,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    696868355073
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail114,372 miles (+18,687)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,372 miles
    Test number
    736638031023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass95,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,685 miles
    Test number
    941269299328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail95,679 miles (+7,638)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,679 miles
    Test number
    546502470744
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass88,041 miles (+6,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,041 miles
    Test number
    152494693368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass81,750 miles (+6,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    414176054824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass75,186 miles (+7,566)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,186 miles
    Test number
    309305805214
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWipers

  17. Pass67,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    126155984117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,620 miles (+9,117)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    516864384140
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass58,503 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    605021613264
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail58,503 miles (+9,620)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,503 miles
    Test number
    998141613200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass48,883 miles (+10,731)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    48,883 miles
    Test number
    255934142124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,152 miles
    Test number
    959597261106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL08 ZVJ

Does LL08 ZVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL08 ZVJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL08 ZVJ?
The MOT on LL08 ZVJ is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL08 ZVJ done?
LL08 ZVJ was recorded at 264,113 km at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026.
Has LL08 ZVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 ZVJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LL08 ZVJ 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 ZVJ find?
LL08 ZVJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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