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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,990 cc

LB08 BTXMOT history

LB08 BTX is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
139,509 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BTX was last recorded at 139,509 miles on 13 Jan 2025, 6,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,465 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,044 miles
Average per year
9,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,509 miles
  • 2024 – 133,465 miles
  • 2023 – 127,839 miles
  • 2022 – 123,913 miles
  • 2021 – 118,399 miles
  • 2019 – 111,335 miles
  • 2018 – 105,726 miles
  • 2017 – 90,031 miles
  • 2016 – 74,078 miles
  • 2015 – 56,865 miles
  • 2014 – 39,648 miles
  • 2013 – 19,627 miles
  • 2012 – 17,553 miles
  • 2011 – 13,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,509 miles (+6,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    363685039678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  2. Pass133,465 miles (+5,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,465 miles
    Test number
    588191056654
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass127,839 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,839 miles
    Test number
    641594594661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  4. Fail127,836 miles (+3,923)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    979277910267
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion

  5. Pass123,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    773469205014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail123,913 miles (+5,514)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    576947336208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass118,399 miles (+7,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,399 miles
    Test number
    916238031638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass111,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    830655409150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,335 miles (+5,609)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,335 miles
    Test number
    177879272918
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass105,726 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,726 miles
    Test number
    137101519840
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail105,712 miles (+15,681)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,712 miles
    Test number
    576183951999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass90,031 miles (+15,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,031 miles
    Test number
    463489953212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,078 miles (+17,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,078 miles
    Test number
    742122709330
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass56,865 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,865 miles
    Test number
    895543555197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,858 miles (+17,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    948449945141
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass39,648 miles (+20,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    169418944154
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass19,627 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,627 miles
    Test number
    186521153114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,553 miles
    Test number
    177641672102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail17,553 miles (+3,918)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,553 miles
    Test number
    728551972149
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass13,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    13,635 miles
    Test number
    999654871105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BTX

Does LB08 BTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BTX expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BTX?
The MOT on LB08 BTX expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BTX done?
LB08 BTX was recorded at 139,509 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2025, an average of 9,282 miles a year.
Has LB08 BTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BTX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 BTX 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 BTX find?
LB08 BTX passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; age related corrosion.

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