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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 BWMMOT history

LB08 BWM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 158,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,951 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BWM was last recorded at 158,951 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 3,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,610 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,341 miles
Average per year
9,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,951 miles
  • 2024 – 155,610 miles
  • 2023 – 151,614 miles
  • 2022 – 147,944 miles
  • 2021 – 143,915 miles
  • 2020 – 140,429 miles
  • 2019 – 133,195 miles
  • 2018 – 127,489 miles
  • 2017 – 118,320 miles
  • 2016 – 103,726 miles
  • 2015 – 86,111 miles
  • 2014 – 68,689 miles
  • 2013 – 53,927 miles
  • 2012 – 39,888 miles
  • 2011 – 25,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,951 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,951 miles (+3,341)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,951 miles
    Test number
    898183962675
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass155,610 miles (+3,996)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,610 miles
    Test number
    639976935580
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,614 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    151,614 miles
    Test number
    627049725592
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail151,555 miles (+3,611)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    250838702379
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass147,944 miles (+4,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,944 miles
    Test number
    259459023786
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass143,915 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,915 miles
    Test number
    205182232629
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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. Fail143,915 miles (+3,486)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,915 miles
    Test number
    332816861514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass140,429 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,429 miles
    Test number
    946064342141
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail140,420 miles (+7,225)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,420 miles
    Test number
    885772249051
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,195 miles (+5,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,195 miles
    Test number
    333524999302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass127,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    830258049764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,487 miles (+9,167)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,487 miles
    Test number
    571389539862
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  13. Pass118,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,320 miles
    Test number
    409621823665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,310 miles (+14,584)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,310 miles
    Test number
    576784226164
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass103,726 miles (+882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,726 miles
    Test number
    679935313631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 2mm and badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber leaking and weak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  16. Fail102,844 miles (+16,733)1 dangerous4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,844 miles
    Test number
    250326621319
    • DangerousVery bad oil leak from engine compartment
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine mail function light staying on
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass86,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    156693755148
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  18. Fail86,111 miles (+17,422)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,111 miles
    Test number
    426473555120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Pass68,689 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,689 miles
    Test number
    116460054153
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  20. Fail68,688 miles (+14,761)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,688 miles
    Test number
    206370854117
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteTyre warning light on

  21. Pass53,927 miles (+14,039)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,927 miles
    Test number
    918770153119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChip to lower part of winscreen A zone no obstruction to drivers view

  22. Pass39,888 miles (+14,197)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,888 miles
    Test number
    676353752185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    355404151129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,691 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,691 miles
    Test number
    789664851150
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB08 BWM

Does LB08 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 BWM is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BWM?
The MOT on LB08 BWM is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 BWM done?
LB08 BWM was recorded at 158,951 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 9,199 miles a year.
Has LB08 BWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BWM has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 BWM 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 BWM find?
LB08 BWM passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both side; central front oil leak, but not excessive; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side, and 2 more.

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