BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LS08 PVLMOT history
LS08 PVL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 54,247 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,031 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 PVL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 PVL was last recorded at 54,247 miles on 15 May 2026, 2,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,880 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,367 miles
- Average per year
- 3,031 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,247 miles
- 2025 – 51,880 miles
- 2024 – 48,054 miles
- 2023 – 45,688 miles
- 2021 – 41,955 miles
- 2020 – 40,292 miles
- 2019 – 37,204 miles
- 2018 – 32,878 miles
- 2017 – 29,884 miles
- 2016 – 26,926 miles
- 2015 – 23,961 miles
- 2014 – 21,053 miles
- 2013 – 17,769 miles
- 2012 – 13,821 miles
- 2011 – 8,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,247 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 394625444168
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Fail54,247 miles (+2,367)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,247 miles
- Test number
- 875016665848
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,880 miles (+3,826)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 51,880 miles
- Test number
- 795416968548
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,054 miles (+2,366)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 48,054 miles
- Test number
- 820689556942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,688 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 45,688 miles
- Test number
- 540607778998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,662 miles (+3,707)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,662 miles
- Test number
- 750648321008
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass41,955 miles (+1,663)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 41,955 miles
- Test number
- 410411863622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 40,292 miles
- Test number
- 994486687193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,292 miles (+3,088)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,292 miles
- Test number
- 103091383110
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,204 miles (+4,326)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 37,204 miles
- Test number
- 384844157509
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass32,878 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 32,878 miles
- Test number
- 696550296828
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge
Fail32,878 miles (+2,994)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,878 miles
- Test number
- 273816639926
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge
Pass29,884 miles (+2,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,884 miles
- Test number
- 773836237794
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,926 miles (+2,965)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 26,926 miles
- Test number
- 361997668494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 23,961 miles
- Test number
- 307756885058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,961 miles (+2,908)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,961 miles
- Test number
- 787026385031
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Pass21,053 miles (+3,284)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 21,053 miles
- Test number
- 629426984095
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass17,769 miles (+3,948)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 17,769 miles
- Test number
- 438320693017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,821 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 13,821 miles
- Test number
- 478609182014
- NoteAll four tyres wearing more on inner shoulders
Fail13,821 miles (+5,602)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,821 miles
- Test number
- 747499382038
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass8,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 8,219 miles
- Test number
- 137177161088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS08 PVL
- Does LS08 PVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 PVL is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 PVL?
- The MOT on LS08 PVL is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS08 PVL done?
- LS08 PVL was recorded at 54,247 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,031 miles a year.
- Has LS08 PVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 PVL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS08 PVL 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 PVL find?
- LS08 PVL passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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