BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 COUMOT history
LB08 COU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 121,750 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,269 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 COU
- 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
- 5 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 COU was last recorded at 121,750 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 6,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,443 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,307 miles
- Average per year
- 6,269 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,750 miles
- 2025 – 115,443 miles
- 2024 – 109,323 miles
- 2022 – 107,428 miles
- 2021 – 104,085 miles
- 2020 – 101,894 miles
- 2019 – 87,986 miles
- 2018 – 71,837 miles
- 2017 – 58,723 miles
- 2016 – 55,737 miles
- 2015 – 51,689 miles
- 2014 – 47,864 miles
- 2013 – 43,850 miles
- 2012 – 37,835 miles
- 2011 – 29,551 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,750 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,750 miles (+6,307)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 121,750 miles
- Test number
- 558767891628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,443 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 115,443 miles
- Test number
- 140474101981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,443 miles (+6,120)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,443 miles
- Test number
- 232209027610
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass109,323 miles (+1,895)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,323 miles
- Test number
- 978911944167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,428 miles (+3,343)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 107,428 miles
- Test number
- 328117908612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,085 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 104,085 miles
- Test number
- 630106863076
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail104,080 miles (+2,186)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,080 miles
- Test number
- 536001446823
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass101,894 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 101,894 miles
- Test number
- 297343911940
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail101,894 miles (+13,908)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,894 miles
- Test number
- 634672419606
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Weld cracked (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexable joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,986 miles (+2,079)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 87,986 miles
- Test number
- 891765019264
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,907 miles (+14,070)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 85,907 miles
- Test number
- 309078142761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,837 miles (+13,114)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 71,837 miles
- Test number
- 582094744328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 58,723 miles
- Test number
- 240039416348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,723 miles (+2,986)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,723 miles
- Test number
- 746615916155
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Pass55,737 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 55,737 miles
- Test number
- 383495043748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,669 miles (+3,980)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,669 miles
- Test number
- 785894526611
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass51,689 miles (+3,825)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 51,689 miles
- Test number
- 959321425127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,864 miles (+4,014)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 47,864 miles
- Test number
- 756018974122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,850 miles (+6,015)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 43,850 miles
- Test number
- 286935673162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,835 miles (+8,284)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,835 miles
- Test number
- 489194072138
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass29,551 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 29,551 miles
- Test number
- 246308181427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 28,981 miles
- Test number
- 958015101196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 COU
- Does LB08 COU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 COU is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 COU?
- The MOT on LB08 COU is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 COU done?
- LB08 COU was recorded at 121,750 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 6,269 miles a year.
- Has LB08 COU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 COU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 COU 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 COU find?
- LB08 COU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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