BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
LS08 YFTMOT history
LS08 YFT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 156,730 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS08 YFT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS08 YFT was last recorded at 156,730 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 154,462 miles · 4 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,268 miles
- Average per year
- 7,442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,730 miles
- 2024 – 154,462 miles
- 2023 – 152,021 miles
- 2022 – 150,724 miles
- 2021 – 149,264 miles
- 2020 – 147,722 miles
- 2019 – 140,202 miles
- 2018 – 131,837 miles
- 2017 – 121,517 miles
- 2016 – 110,260 miles
- 2014 – 88,261 miles
- 2013 – 74,280 miles
- 2012 – 58,158 miles
- 2011 – 48,035 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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 efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,730 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 156,730 miles
- Test number
- 258964176233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail156,725 miles (+2,263)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,725 miles
- Test number
- 487921093906
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 154,462 miles
- Test number
- 329383802954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,462 miles (+2,441)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,462 miles
- Test number
- 765009713084
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass152,021 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 152,021 miles
- Test number
- 568476075653
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail152,016 miles (+1,292)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,016 miles
- Test number
- 401295305432
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,724 miles (+1,460)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,724 miles
- Test number
- 208853584692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,264 miles (+1,542)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 149,264 miles
- Test number
- 895351310566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,722 miles (+7,520)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 147,722 miles
- Test number
- 124819501720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,202 miles (+8,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,202 miles
- Test number
- 499071772196
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,837 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 131,837 miles
- Test number
- 327109716523
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail131,837 miles (+10,320)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,837 miles
- Test number
- 636616392662
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge
Pass121,517 miles (+11,257)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 121,517 miles
- Test number
- 705859707127
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement signs of corrosion around mounting bolt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBulb minder illuminates but all lights ok on test
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass110,260 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 110,260 miles
- Test number
- 539615562785
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
Fail110,260 miles4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,260 miles
- Test number
- 757853470516
- FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
- AdvisoryRear discs corroded
PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 556225535107
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass88,261 miles (+13,981)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 88,261 miles
- Test number
- 588701524196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,280 miles (+16,122)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 74,280 miles
- Test number
- 336307723138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,158 miles (+10,123)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,158 miles
- Test number
- 276237732441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,035 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 48,035 miles
- Test number
- 895264621126
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about LS08 YFT
- Does LS08 YFT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 YFT is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LS08 YFT?
- The MOT on LS08 YFT is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS08 YFT done?
- LS08 YFT was recorded at 156,730 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,442 miles a year.
- Has LS08 YFT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS08 YFT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS08 YFT 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 YFT find?
- LS08 YFT passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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