
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass104,149 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 104,149 miles
- Test number
- 466123448343
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass88,132 miles (+3,854)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 88,132 miles
- Test number
- 854210393285
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass79,958 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,958 miles
- Test number
- 942207222923
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass68,615 miles (+6,024)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 68,615 miles
- Test number
- 107404695068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,591 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 62,591 miles
- Test number
- 518237314033
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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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