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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LS08 ZGCMOT history

LS08 ZGC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 133,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS08 ZGC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,942 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 ZGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 ZGC was last recorded at 133,942 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2023: 119,086 miles, lower than 119,725 miles on 11 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
133,896 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
7,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,942 miles
  • 2025 – 130,737 miles
  • 2024 – 125,972 miles
  • 2023 – 119,086 miles
  • 2022 – 109,994 miles
  • 2021 – 102,063 miles
  • 2020 – 88,760 miles
  • 2019 – 83,065 miles
  • 2018 – 73,903 miles
  • 2017 – 66,865 miles
  • 2016 – 61,638 miles
  • 2015 – 53,988 miles
  • 2014 – 46,220 miles
  • 2013 – 38,604 miles
  • 2012 – 30,308 miles
  • 2011 – 22,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,942 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPetrol cap slightly damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,942 miles (+46)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,942 miles
    Test number
    442047750151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap slightly damaged

  2. Fail133,896 miles (+3,159)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,896 miles
    Test number
    948209341321
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap slightly damaged

  3. Pass130,737 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,737 miles
    Test number
    563803820438
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dangerous (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail130,737 miles (+4,765)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,737 miles
    Test number
    564112439067
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Dangerous (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Dangerous (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,972 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,972 miles
    Test number
    603836778587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,870 miles (+6,784)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,870 miles
    Test number
    337885743806
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,086 miles (-639)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    119,086 miles
    Test number
    848824929486
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail119,725 miles (+9,731)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,725 miles
    Test number
    710574254782
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    743262668932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail109,994 miles (+7,931)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,994 miles
    Test number
    146407533195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,063 miles (+13,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,063 miles
    Test number
    969819852445
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped and worn

  12. Pass88,760 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,760 miles
    Test number
    902166859453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,065 miles (+9,162)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    660789150435
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass73,903 miles (+7,038)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,903 miles
    Test number
    931113151207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,865 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    854566228611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower damage to sill trim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to bumper

  16. Fail66,865 miles (+5,227)1 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,865 miles
    Test number
    449935095374
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower damage to sill trim
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wear on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wear on tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to bumper

  17. Pass61,638 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    989501961998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail61,638 miles (+7,650)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,638 miles
    Test number
    886840590178
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cut in tyre wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cuts on tyre wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass53,988 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    358264635158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,220 miles (+7,616)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    387599424153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,604 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    316193043112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail38,542 miles (+8,234)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    776711143137
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass30,308 miles (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,308 miles
    Test number
    448206132145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,478 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,478 miles
    Test number
    499948531138
    • NoteO/S/Rear and N/S/Front tyres have slight sidewall damage.

Questions about LS08 ZGC

Does LS08 ZGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 ZGC is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 ZGC?
The MOT on LS08 ZGC is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 ZGC done?
LS08 ZGC was recorded at 133,942 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 7,506 miles a year.
Has LS08 ZGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 ZGC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 ZGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 ZGC find?
LS08 ZGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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