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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS08 PVJMOT history

LS08 PVJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.

LS08 PVJ black 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 28 Aug 2025
Mileage
179,351 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 PVJ
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
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 PVJ was last recorded at 179,351 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,309 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
11,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,351 miles
  • 2023 – 158,812 miles
  • 2022 – 146,003 miles
  • 2021 – 127,393 miles
  • 2020 – 110,412 miles
  • 2019 – 99,073 miles
  • 2018 – 87,279 miles
  • 2017 – 79,665 miles
  • 2016 – 71,611 miles
  • 2015 – 61,364 miles
  • 2014 – 53,891 miles
  • 2013 – 44,106 miles
  • 2012 – 34,245 miles
  • 2011 – 23,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,351 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,351 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,351 miles
    Test number
    555375248699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail179,309 miles (+20,497)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,309 miles
    Test number
    318106810998
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rackend/drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm outer bush[marked] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass158,812 miles (+12,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,812 miles
    Test number
    545123312697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass146,003 miles (+18,610)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    260207642197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,393 miles (+16,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,393 miles
    Test number
    459249980053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,412 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,412 miles
    Test number
    737529751431
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail110,410 miles (+11,337)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,410 miles
    Test number
    747197584860
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass99,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,073 miles
    Test number
    319963437898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking

  9. Fail99,073 miles (+11,794)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,073 miles
    Test number
    374092907753
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill started corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking

  10. Pass87,279 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,279 miles
    Test number
    219005732539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,665 miles (+8,054)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    395407962830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • 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)

  12. Pass71,611 miles (+10,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,611 miles
    Test number
    920397592604
    • 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)

  13. Pass61,364 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    998403475029
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail61,364 miles (+7,473)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    358383075053
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass53,891 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    158035784043
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail53,891 miles (+9,785)3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    465445184043
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass44,106 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    496958273092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,245 miles (+11,188)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,245 miles
    Test number
    605428382019
    • NoteN/s headlamp trim inside glass loose but headlamp aim ok

  19. Pass23,057 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,057 miles
    Test number
    687859181089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    878725041079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,837 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,837 miles
    Test number
    227385641057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS08 PVJ

Does LS08 PVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS08 PVJ expired on 28 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS08 PVJ?
The MOT on LS08 PVJ expired on 28 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS08 PVJ done?
LS08 PVJ was recorded at 179,351 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 11,565 miles a year.
Has LS08 PVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 PVJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 PVJ 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 PVJ find?
LS08 PVJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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