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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LS08 PUOMOT history

LS08 PUO is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 216,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2024.

LS08 PUO silver 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 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
216,246 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 PUO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 PUO was last recorded at 216,246 miles on 9 Nov 2024, 5,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,869 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,377 miles
Average per year
9,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 216,246 miles
  • 2023 – 210,869 miles
  • 2022 – 200,033 miles
  • 2021 – 185,797 miles
  • 2019 – 185,758 miles
  • 2018 – 178,100 miles
  • 2016 – 172,812 miles
  • 2015 – 155,135 miles
  • 2014 – 143,491 miles
  • 2013 – 135,547 miles
  • 2012 – 126,509 miles
  • 2011 – 84,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,246 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Eml light is on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine has oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,246 miles (+5,377)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    216,246 miles
    Test number
    637534073279
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass210,869 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    210,869 miles
    Test number
    883089070645
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail210,861 miles (+10,828)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,861 miles
    Test number
    399968327318
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass200,033 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    200,033 miles
    Test number
    437116053691
    • AdvisoryEml light is on.
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak.
    • AdvisoryRun flat light is on.

  5. Fail200,029 miles (+14,232)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,029 miles
    Test number
    747643585087
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml light is on.
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak.
    • AdvisoryRun flat light is on.

  6. Pass185,797 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    185,797 miles
    Test number
    263187845152
    • AdvisoryChassis. suspension and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

  7. Pass185,758 miles (+7,658)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,758 miles
    Test number
    492109747704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass178,100 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    178,100 miles
    Test number
    549672843695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass172,812 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    172,812 miles
    Test number
    356081716520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail172,808 miles (+108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,808 miles
    Test number
    305297561921
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Fail172,700 miles (+17,565)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,700 miles
    Test number
    888204338273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing deteriorating

  12. Pass155,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    155,135 miles
    Test number
    779840195019
    • 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)

  13. Fail155,125 miles (+11,634)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,125 miles
    Test number
    197800595402
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • FailureRear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  14. Pass143,491 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    143,491 miles
    Test number
    597130784031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  15. Fail143,491 miles (+7,944)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,491 miles
    Test number
    686529174088
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass135,547 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    665176683176
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail135,547 miles (+9,038)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,547 miles
    Test number
    779085683146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass126,509 miles (+4,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,509 miles
    Test number
    549802482189
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass121,598 miles (+36,931)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    808688992013
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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

  20. Pass84,667 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,667 miles
    Test number
    888467971022
    • NoteFront number plate has slight damage

  21. Fail84,659 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,659 miles
    Test number
    477814671016
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate has slight damage

Questions about LS08 PUO

Does LS08 PUO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 PUO expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 PUO?
The MOT on LS08 PUO expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 PUO done?
LS08 PUO was recorded at 216,246 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2024, an average of 9,636 miles a year.
Has LS08 PUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 PUO has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS08 PUO 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 PUO find?
LS08 PUO passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2024 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly chafed and offside front; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear, and 5 more.

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