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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO08 ODCMOT history

LO08 ODC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 174,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

LO08 ODC grey 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 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
174,323 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 ODC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 ODC was last recorded at 174,323 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 4,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,446 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,877 miles
Average per year
9,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,323 miles
  • 2024 – 161,719 miles
  • 2023 – 156,286 miles
  • 2021 – 148,033 miles
  • 2020 – 136,545 miles
  • 2019 – 125,785 miles
  • 2018 – 116,324 miles
  • 2017 – 109,322 miles
  • 2016 – 100,966 miles
  • 2015 – 90,136 miles
  • 2014 – 77,907 miles
  • 2013 – 64,650 miles
  • 2012 – 51,848 miles
  • 2011 – 39,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,323 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,323 miles (+4,877)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    174,323 miles
    Test number
    953068291074
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass169,446 miles (+7,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,446 miles
    Test number
    551933173098
    • 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))

  3. Pass161,719 miles (+5,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,719 miles
    Test number
    403249507659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass156,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    156,286 miles
    Test number
    455361257671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,286 miles (+8,253)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,286 miles
    Test number
    111022467132
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    658031055740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,033 miles (+11,488)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    557531540058
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,545 miles (+10,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,545 miles
    Test number
    991531632139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,785 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    225850414403
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail125,785 miles (+9,461)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    248200285306
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass116,324 miles (+7,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,324 miles
    Test number
    756650861653
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass109,322 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,322 miles
    Test number
    936005308006
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail109,147 miles (+8,181)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    790183557988
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass100,966 miles (+10,830)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    483915363400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,136 miles (+12,229)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,136 miles
    Test number
    989753675108
    • NoteAdverse tyre wear on osr tyre
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to register

  16. Pass77,907 miles (+13,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,907 miles
    Test number
    659789184113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass64,650 miles (+12,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    819205873159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,848 miles (+12,374)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,848 miles
    Test number
    168853672112
    • Dangerous'Adverse'wear,close to legal limit at NSF tyre.
    • Note'Odd'tyre sizes fitted,front to rear.
    • NoteNO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AVALIABLE-GAS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON ANALISER.

  19. Pass39,474 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,474 miles
    Test number
    945919881158
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about LO08 ODC

Does LO08 ODC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 ODC is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LO08 ODC?
The MOT on LO08 ODC is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 ODC done?
LO08 ODC was recorded at 174,323 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,410 miles a year.
Has LO08 ODC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 ODC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LO08 ODC 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 LO08 ODC find?
LO08 ODC passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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