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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO08 WEVMOT history

LO08 WEV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

LO08 WEV grey 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 May 2025
Mileage
143,707 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 WEV
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
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 WEV was last recorded at 143,707 miles on 14 May 2024, 5,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,045 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
5,662 miles
Average per year
8,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,707 miles
  • 2023 – 138,045 miles
  • 2022 – 126,918 miles
  • 2021 – 113,112 miles
  • 2020 – 104,149 miles
  • 2019 – 88,132 miles
  • 2018 – 84,278 miles
  • 2017 – 79,958 miles
  • 2016 – 74,278 miles
  • 2015 – 68,615 miles
  • 2014 – 62,591 miles
  • 2013 – 54,554 miles
  • 2011 – 40,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,707 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake poor performance

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 Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,707 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,707 miles
    Test number
    463324728434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor performance
  2. Fail143,707 miles (+5,662)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,707 miles
    Test number
    578940688104
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor performance
  3. Pass138,045 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,045 miles
    Test number
    348389868771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spacers been used on lower shock nut. advise to check
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Fail137,996 miles (+11,078)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,996 miles
    Test number
    404343979364
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass126,918 miles (+13,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,918 miles
    Test number
    397777973867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass113,112 miles (+8,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    113,112 miles
    Test number
    943685619049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass104,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    466123448343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,149 miles (+16,017)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    952683147151
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass88,132 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    854210393285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,278 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,278 miles
    Test number
    934172669999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail84,262 miles (+4,304)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    637314617947
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant Topped up! (empty)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass79,958 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    942207222923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,937 miles (+5,659)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    453242203665
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative outer washer jet missing (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' so dirty, unable to see sidelights in inspection mirrors (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front kerb damage to wheel
  14. Pass74,278 miles (+5,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,278 miles
    Test number
    306800767027
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low on tread
  15. Pass68,615 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,615 miles
    Test number
    107404695068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    518237314033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,591 miles (+8,037)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    657287414020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  18. Pass54,554 miles (+13,805)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    118267003440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts in tread of both rear tyres
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass40,749 miles (+11,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    427454651417
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass28,775 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,775 miles
    Test number
    579630121068
    • NoteSill coverts fitted

Questions about LO08 WEV

Does LO08 WEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO08 WEV expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO08 WEV?
The MOT on LO08 WEV expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO08 WEV done?
LO08 WEV was recorded at 143,707 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 8,632 miles a year.
Has LO08 WEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 WEV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LO08 WEV 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 WEV find?
LO08 WEV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on edges, and 2 more.

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