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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 BXLMOT history

LB08 BXL is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 184,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
184,554 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 BXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 BXL was last recorded at 184,554 miles on 16 Dec 2023, 7,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,795 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
7,759 miles
Average per year
9,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,554 miles
  • 2022 – 176,795 miles
  • 2021 – 170,190 miles
  • 2020 – 158,844 miles
  • 2019 – 146,842 miles
  • 2018 – 138,565 miles
  • 2017 – 133,330 miles
  • 2016 – 128,568 miles
  • 2015 – 120,092 miles
  • 2013 – 101,865 miles
  • 2012 – 83,856 miles
  • 2011 – 66,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,554 miles (+7,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    184,554 miles
    Test number
    239389003061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass176,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    176,795 miles
    Test number
    644915841879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail176,795 miles (+6,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,795 miles
    Test number
    378770908050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass170,190 miles (+11,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    170,190 miles
    Test number
    400690611311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,844 miles (+12,002)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,844 miles
    Test number
    861375512569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,842 miles (+8,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,842 miles
    Test number
    735785762761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum legal tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass138,565 miles (+5,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,565 miles
    Test number
    216210351865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass133,330 miles (+4,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,330 miles
    Test number
    522764145921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres showing wear on inner edges

  9. Pass128,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    827862005606
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail128,568 miles (+8,476)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,568 miles
    Test number
    695507238580
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass120,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    327927315067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,092 miles (+18,227)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,092 miles
    Test number
    995826415038
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,865 miles (+18,009)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,865 miles
    Test number
    318259383244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass83,856 miles (+17,699)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,856 miles
    Test number
    855461512391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,157 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    279473311373
    • NoteRear inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

Questions about LB08 BXL

Does LB08 BXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 BXL expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 BXL?
The MOT on LB08 BXL expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 BXL done?
LB08 BXL was recorded at 184,554 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2023, an average of 9,784 miles a year.
Has LB08 BXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 BXL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 BXL 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 BXL find?
LB08 BXL passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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