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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LS08 NKGMOT history

LS08 NKG is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 197,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LS08 NKG blue 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
197,933 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 NKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 NKG was last recorded at 197,933 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 6,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,884 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,049 miles
Average per year
10,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,933 miles
  • 2025 – 191,884 miles
  • 2024 – 180,363 miles
  • 2023 – 170,958 miles
  • 2022 – 161,194 miles
  • 2021 – 135,395 miles
  • 2020 – 110,494 miles
  • 2019 – 103,952 miles
  • 2018 – 95,563 miles
  • 2017 – 86,669 miles
  • 2016 – 75,902 miles
  • 2015 – 65,582 miles
  • 2014 – 52,834 miles
  • 2013 – 41,372 miles
  • 2012 – 39,246 miles
  • 2011 – 37,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,933 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Advise both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,933 miles (+6,049)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    197,933 miles
    Test number
    515919086992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass191,884 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,884 miles
    Test number
    451633385837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail191,884 miles (+11,521)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,884 miles
    Test number
    368225464776
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass180,363 miles (+9,405)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    180,363 miles
    Test number
    930590962069
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass170,958 miles (+9,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    170,958 miles
    Test number
    901967017844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,194 miles (+25,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,194 miles
    Test number
    467715464855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,395 miles (+24,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,395 miles
    Test number
    293580326055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass110,494 miles (+6,542)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,494 miles
    Test number
    157387023473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,952 miles (+8,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,952 miles
    Test number
    401100763233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre under inflated and worn on edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights flash slightly erraticely

  10. Pass95,563 miles (+8,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    931494497833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass86,669 miles (+10,767)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    807909037869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    75,902 miles
    Test number
    345611291851
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

  13. Fail75,902 miles (+10,320)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,902 miles
    Test number
    216943095463
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

  14. Pass65,582 miles (+12,748)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,582 miles
    Test number
    935115555036
    • NoteSills and underbody covered

  15. Pass52,834 miles (+11,462)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    146829074496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass41,372 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,372 miles
    Test number
    816361583036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,246 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    685879252037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,566 miles
    Test number
    189163361082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 NKG

Does LS08 NKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 NKG is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 NKG?
The MOT on LS08 NKG is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 NKG done?
LS08 NKG was recorded at 197,933 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 10,634 miles a year.
Has LS08 NKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 NKG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LS08 NKG 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 LS08 NKG find?
LS08 NKG passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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