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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LS08 PVWMOT history

LS08 PVW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 145,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LS08 PVW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
145,347 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 PVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 PVW was last recorded at 145,347 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,116 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,231 miles
Average per year
6,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,347 miles
  • 2024 – 141,116 miles
  • 2023 – 135,820 miles
  • 2022 – 128,899 miles
  • 2021 – 125,653 miles
  • 2020 – 120,228 miles
  • 2019 – 115,311 miles
  • 2018 – 112,705 miles
  • 2017 – 108,973 miles
  • 2016 – 103,949 miles
  • 2015 – 96,953 miles
  • 2014 – 86,563 miles
  • 2013 – 74,980 miles
  • 2012 – 63,308 miles
  • 2011 – 63,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,347 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass145,347 miles (+4,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    145,347 miles
    Test number
    406041652505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,116 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,116 miles
    Test number
    774991617658
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,820 miles (+6,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    135,820 miles
    Test number
    995684493735
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,899 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,899 miles
    Test number
    559778764808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,653 miles (+5,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,653 miles
    Test number
    599507798218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    120,228 miles
    Test number
    573419616965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail120,228 miles (+4,917)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,228 miles
    Test number
    838926790736
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass115,311 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,311 miles
    Test number
    324016498735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,705 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,705 miles
    Test number
    787604405508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,973 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,973 miles
    Test number
    156832635160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,949 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,949 miles
    Test number
    294816462303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,953 miles (+10,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,953 miles
    Test number
    125198515168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass86,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,563 miles
    Test number
    699989114121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail86,563 miles (+11,583)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,563 miles
    Test number
    376668414111
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass74,980 miles (+11,672)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    738897803131
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass63,308 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    488267982095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,276 miles (+8,323)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,276 miles
    Test number
    718689331323
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,953 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,953 miles
    Test number
    769108101193
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LS08 PVW

Does LS08 PVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 PVW is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 PVW?
The MOT on LS08 PVW is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 PVW done?
LS08 PVW was recorded at 145,347 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,193 miles a year.
Has LS08 PVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 PVW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LS08 PVW 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 PVW find?
LS08 PVW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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