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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB03 VANMOT history

LB03 VAN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,617 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VAN
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 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VAN was last recorded at 150,617 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 19,717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,900 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
19,717 miles
Average per year
5,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,617 miles
  • 2025 – 130,900 miles
  • 2024 – 126,247 miles
  • 2023 – 123,098 miles
  • 2022 – 118,731 miles
  • 2021 – 108,484 miles
  • 2020 – 103,262 miles
  • 2018 – 96,893 miles
  • 2017 – 94,576 miles
  • 2016 – 91,003 miles
  • 2015 – 88,388 miles
  • 2014 – 84,494 miles
  • 2013 – 79,767 miles
  • 2012 – 73,569 miles
  • 2011 – 62,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Caliper Retaining Clip Missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S ( Trailing Arm Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pads ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Engine management light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,617 miles (+19,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,617 miles
    Test number
    985438129498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Caliper Retaining Clip Missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S ( Trailing Arm Bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,900 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,900 miles
    Test number
    267200510131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure

  3. Fail130,897 miles (+4,650)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,897 miles
    Test number
    493115216246
    • MajorExhaust system insecure and exhuast leak at center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door card missing (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure

  4. Pass126,247 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    842058780877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,098 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    201248840726
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail123,098 miles (+4,367)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    653439685438
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass118,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    205922666149
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail118,731 miles (+10,247)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,731 miles
    Test number
    414005717922
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass108,484 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    381986763184
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres fitted incorrectly to sidewall instructions. Not a fail from 1st feb 2021 (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  10. Fail108,458 miles (+5,196)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,458 miles
    Test number
    374052428546
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres fitted incorrectly to sidewall instructions. Not a fail from 1st feb 2021 (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  11. Pass103,262 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,262 miles
    Test number
    998816458516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,260 miles (+6,367)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    114989984885
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing, mirror likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass96,893 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,893 miles
    Test number
    178782748486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,576 miles (+3,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,576 miles
    Test number
    299188820704
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met (16%).

  15. Pass91,003 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    896154979329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,388 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    218213675184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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

  17. Pass88,388 miles (+3,894)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    715953675145
    • 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

  18. Pass84,494 miles (+4,727)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    508071674112
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass79,767 miles (+6,198)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    265551563198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise offside rear abs and brake pad warning wire not suuported in all of there brackets

  20. Fail73,569 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    249651852417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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

  21. Pass73,569 miles (+10,990)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    73,569 miles
    Test number
    825411552182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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

  22. Pass62,579 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    657457231121
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on wearbands 1.6mm
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about LB03 VAN

Does LB03 VAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VAN is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VAN?
The MOT on LB03 VAN is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VAN done?
LB03 VAN was recorded at 150,617 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,725 miles a year.
Has LB03 VAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VAN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 VAN 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 LB03 VAN find?
LB03 VAN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake caliper retaining clip missing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s ( trailing arm bush ).

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