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BMW 3 Series

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 BJEMOT history

LB08 BJE is a green diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
150,395 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BJE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BJE was last recorded at 150,395 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,455 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,940 miles
Average per year
6,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,395 miles
  • 2025 – 146,455 miles
  • 2024 – 140,419 miles
  • 2023 – 135,353 miles
  • 2022 – 131,611 miles
  • 2021 – 128,214 miles
  • 2020 – 123,827 miles
  • 2019 – 119,835 miles
  • 2018 – 114,255 miles
  • 2017 – 109,993 miles
  • 2016 – 104,692 miles
  • 2015 – 100,735 miles
  • 2014 – 94,818 miles
  • 2013 – 81,362 miles
  • 2012 – 64,756 miles
  • 2011 – 47,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,395 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
  • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

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 Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and multiple cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,395 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    150,395 miles
    Test number
    956180554579
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  2. Fail150,395 miles (+3,940)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,395 miles
    Test number
    765122189302
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  3. Pass146,455 miles (+6,036)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,455 miles
    Test number
    793646982879
    • AdvisoryADVISE: rear sub frame, suspension components, brake components etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f front lower suspension arm bush is worn/ slight play (see yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: tyre is starting to get low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/r upper middle suspension arm bush is worn/ slight play (see yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,419 miles
    Test number
    768205156381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail140,418 miles (+5,065)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,418 miles
    Test number
    929812721070
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass135,353 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,353 miles
    Test number
    708523666470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail135,352 miles (+3,741)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    777968282398
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and multiple cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass131,611 miles (+3,397)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,611 miles
    Test number
    314879201045
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in two places (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass128,214 miles (+4,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,214 miles
    Test number
    893421507706
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass123,827 miles (+3,992)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,827 miles
    Test number
    498690416074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,835 miles (+5,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    119,835 miles
    Test number
    744815708042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass114,255 miles (+4,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,255 miles
    Test number
    775707091663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    974572275521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail109,993 miles (+5,301)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    618391193634
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass104,692 miles (+3,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,692 miles
    Test number
    128442201507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge worn and cuts in tread

  16. Pass100,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,735 miles
    Test number
    147276375127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail100,735 miles (+5,917)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,735 miles
    Test number
    905766575196
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,818 miles (+83)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,818 miles
    Test number
    206706074479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail94,735 miles (+13,373)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,735 miles
    Test number
    436072674184
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass81,362 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,362 miles
    Test number
    195736373163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,079 miles (+16,323)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,079 miles
    Test number
    298719463449
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass64,756 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,756 miles
    Test number
    859435442130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail64,754 miles (+17,094)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,754 miles
    Test number
    308265642138
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  24. Pass47,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,660 miles
    Test number
    177538101157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BJE

Does LB08 BJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BJE is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BJE?
The MOT on LB08 BJE is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BJE done?
LB08 BJE was recorded at 150,395 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,688 miles a year.
Has LB08 BJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BJE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 BJE 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 LB08 BJE find?
LB08 BJE passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components; underbody undersealed.

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