BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LP08 LDUMOT history
LP08 LDU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 173,808 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP08 LDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP08 LDU was last recorded at 173,808 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,007 miles · 11 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,801 miles
- Average per year
- 8,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 173,808 miles
- 2024 – 171,007 miles
- 2023 – 168,882 miles
- 2022 – 163,049 miles
- 2021 – 158,345 miles
- 2020 – 154,292 miles
- 2019 – 150,764 miles
- 2018 – 143,305 miles
- 2017 – 135,711 miles
- 2016 – 129,895 miles
- 2015 – 112,157 miles
- 2014 – 99,151 miles
- 2013 – 83,139 miles
- 2012 – 64,677 miles
- 2011 – 51,799 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,808 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,808 miles (+2,801)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 173,808 miles
- Test number
- 310594248448
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,007 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 171,007 miles
- Test number
- 229601042767
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail171,007 miles (+2,125)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,007 miles
- Test number
- 880484158835
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,882 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,882 miles
- Test number
- 895717816899
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light indicating a fault
Fail168,872 miles (+5,823)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,872 miles
- Test number
- 640563271181
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (led or light lens) (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms light indicating a fault
Pass163,049 miles (+4,704)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 163,049 miles
- Test number
- 492031950520
- 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass158,345 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 158,345 miles
- Test number
- 203429580061
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail158,345 miles (+4,053)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,345 miles
- Test number
- 892333437886
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass154,292 miles (+3,528)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 154,292 miles
- Test number
- 857166274316
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18w 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 w 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect heavy oil leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,764 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,764 miles
- Test number
- 278558157512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail150,764 miles (+7,459)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,764 miles
- Test number
- 866570690740
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass143,305 miles (+7,594)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 143,305 miles
- Test number
- 733317713218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,711 miles (+5,816)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 135,711 miles
- Test number
- 404648220668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,895 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 129,895 miles
- Test number
- 147315914148
- 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)
Fail129,885 miles (+17,728)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,885 miles
- Test number
- 642636238480
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- 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)
Pass112,157 miles (+13,006)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 112,157 miles
- Test number
- 747191732117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,151 miles (+16,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 99,151 miles
- Test number
- 928095494273
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass83,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 83,139 miles
- Test number
- 397856163453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,139 miles (+18,462)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,139 miles
- Test number
- 909856563283
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass64,677 miles (+12,878)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,677 miles
- Test number
- 617008882109
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,799 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 51,799 miles
- Test number
- 607859471180
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about LP08 LDU
- Does LP08 LDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 LDU is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP08 LDU?
- The MOT on LP08 LDU is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP08 LDU done?
- LP08 LDU was recorded at 173,808 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 8,508 miles a year.
- Has LP08 LDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP08 LDU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LP08 LDU 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 LDU find?
- LP08 LDU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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