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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 BVRMOT history

LB08 BVR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
120,425 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BVR was last recorded at 120,425 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,235 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
190 miles
Average per year
6,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,425 miles
  • 2024 – 118,043 miles
  • 2023 – 113,520 miles
  • 2021 – 109,324 miles
  • 2020 – 107,800 miles
  • 2018 – 102,796 miles
  • 2016 – 96,629 miles
  • 2015 – 91,151 miles
  • 2014 – 81,201 miles
  • 2013 – 70,442 miles
  • 2012 – 52,829 miles
  • 2011 – 34,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,425 miles (+190)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    482944048379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail120,235 miles (+2,192)5 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,235 miles
    Test number
    389514431626
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    928633486029
    • AdvisoryNearside head light loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail118,043 miles (+4,523)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    437172514356
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside head light loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    809554771460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,520 miles (+4,196)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,520 miles
    Test number
    161697792334
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    348900061256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,324 miles (+1,524)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    747745447128
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,800 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,800 miles
    Test number
    333293367421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,796 miles (+6,167)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,796 miles
    Test number
    146642734214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,629 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,629 miles
    Test number
    520733012959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,627 miles (+5,476)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    497605221444
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort poor effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass91,151 miles (+9,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    277980505449
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass81,201 miles (+10,759)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,201 miles
    Test number
    545114604167
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass70,442 miles (+17,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,442 miles
    Test number
    395406763146
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass52,829 miles (+18,414)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,829 miles
    Test number
    766468832156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    996872151189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 BVR

Does LB08 BVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BVR expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BVR?
The MOT on LB08 BVR expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BVR done?
LB08 BVR was recorded at 120,425 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 6,133 miles a year.
Has LB08 BVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BVR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 BVR 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 BVR find?
LB08 BVR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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