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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LP08 LDFMOT history

LP08 LDF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

LP08 LDF black 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,084 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 LDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 LDF was last recorded at 146,084 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 10,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,941 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,143 miles
Average per year
7,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,084 miles
  • 2025 – 135,941 miles
  • 2024 – 131,314 miles
  • 2023 – 127,316 miles
  • 2022 – 125,246 miles
  • 2021 – 121,596 miles
  • 2020 – 116,712 miles
  • 2019 – 110,277 miles
  • 2018 – 105,570 miles
  • 2016 – 92,991 miles
  • 2015 – 88,513 miles
  • 2014 – 83,576 miles
  • 2013 – 66,059 miles
  • 2012 – 48,667 miles
  • 2011 – 39,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,084 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,084 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    146,084 miles
    Test number
    941836630264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass135,941 miles (+4,627)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,941 miles
    Test number
    580187885336
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,314 miles (+3,998)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    131,314 miles
    Test number
    479472114926
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine & under body panels fitted

  4. Pass127,316 miles (+2,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    939283341754
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged outside drivers view of the road

  5. Pass125,246 miles (+3,650)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,246 miles
    Test number
    905556348122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass121,596 miles (+4,884)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,596 miles
    Test number
    856799007236
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass116,712 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    415614665567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,277 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,277 miles
    Test number
    530557422454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,252 miles (+4,682)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    823265333164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken system still secure

  10. Pass105,570 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,570 miles
    Test number
    432136838244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,348 miles (+11,357)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,348 miles
    Test number
    948517521703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,991 miles (+4,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,991 miles
    Test number
    980201696823
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass88,513 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,513 miles
    Test number
    277524043271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,576 miles (+1,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    955669944360
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass81,826 miles (+15,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,826 miles
    Test number
    516161904382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass66,059 miles (+22)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    908175303354
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

  17. Fail66,037 miles (+17,370)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,037 miles
    Test number
    775174303357
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

  18. Pass48,667 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,667 miles
    Test number
    938799342246
    • 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)

  19. Fail48,417 miles (+9,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    636124942234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass39,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    858866081172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 LDF

Does LP08 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 LDF is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 LDF?
The MOT on LP08 LDF is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 LDF done?
LP08 LDF was recorded at 146,084 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
Has LP08 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 LDF has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LP08 LDF 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 LP08 LDF find?
LP08 LDF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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