BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 CSUMOT history
LB08 CSU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,922 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 May 2026
- Mileage
- 107,922 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,451 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 CSU
- 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
- 15 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 CSU was last recorded at 107,922 miles on 15 May 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 107,876 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 5,451 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 107,922 miles
- 2024 – 107,876 miles
- 2023 – 104,620 miles
- 2022 – 100,842 miles
- 2021 – 91,020 miles
- 2019 – 84,266 miles
- 2018 – 79,918 miles
- 2017 – 70,096 miles
- 2016 – 63,114 miles
- 2015 – 56,351 miles
- 2014 – 50,080 miles
- 2013 – 44,305 miles
- 2012 – 37,954 miles
- 2011 – 31,117 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,922 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,922 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 107,922 miles
- Test number
- 893283815005
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,915 miles (+39)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,915 miles
- Test number
- 234467157485
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail107,876 miles (+3,256)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,876 miles
- Test number
- 539625134262
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass104,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 104,620 miles
- Test number
- 838641645674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,620 miles (+3,778)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,620 miles
- Test number
- 467495142273
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass100,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 100,842 miles
- Test number
- 566634353722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,842 miles (+9,822)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,842 miles
- Test number
- 760629761420
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass91,020 miles (+6,754)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 91,020 miles
- Test number
- 954871977759
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,266 miles (+4,348)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 84,266 miles
- Test number
- 406997013315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,918 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 79,918 miles
- Test number
- 489235664023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail79,911 miles (+9,815)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,911 miles
- Test number
- 322573656694
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,096 miles (+6,982)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,096 miles
- Test number
- 240167516226
- AdvisoryExhaust sounds like has slight blow manifold area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,114 miles (+6,763)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 63,114 miles
- Test number
- 827757206651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,351 miles (+6,271)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 56,351 miles
- Test number
- 778433975065
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass50,080 miles (+5,775)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,080 miles
- Test number
- 299606864077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteRear brake pads getting low
Pass44,305 miles (+6,351)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 44,305 miles
- Test number
- 405090673064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,954 miles (+6,837)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 37,954 miles
- Test number
- 699639762036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,117 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,117 miles
- Test number
- 685473801110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 CSU
- Does LB08 CSU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 CSU expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 CSU?
- The MOT on LB08 CSU expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 CSU done?
- LB08 CSU was recorded at 107,922 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 5,451 miles a year.
- Has LB08 CSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 CSU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 CSU 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 CSU find?
- LB08 CSU passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off, and 3 more.
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