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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,494 cc

LB08 CSYMOT history

LB08 CSY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
131,429 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CSY was last recorded at 131,429 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 8,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2020: 106,594 miles, lower than 109,935 miles on 21 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,209 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,220 miles
Average per year
6,107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,429 miles
  • 2025 – 123,209 miles
  • 2024 – 119,919 miles
  • 2023 – 117,121 miles
  • 2021 – 114,603 miles
  • 2020 – 106,594 miles
  • 2019 – 109,935 miles
  • 2018 – 101,975 miles
  • 2017 – 100,121 miles
  • 2016 – 91,642 miles
  • 2015 – 81,634 miles
  • 2014 – 69,537 miles
  • 2013 – 63,884 miles
  • 2012 – 48,882 miles
  • 2011 – 38,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,429 miles (+8,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    754092930867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass123,209 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,209 miles
    Test number
    678960405083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail123,194 miles (+9)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,194 miles
    Test number
    379961995714
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail123,185 miles (+3,266)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    984139467252
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass119,919 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    743119850095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail119,894 miles (+2,773)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,894 miles
    Test number
    264447437946
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass117,121 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,121 miles
    Test number
    944011484605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,603 miles (+8,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    362769706938
    • AdvisoryFront washers weak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass106,594 miles (-3,341)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,594 miles
    Test number
    386835505209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,935 miles
    Test number
    167531078204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryH.brake 16% on min

  11. Fail105,935 miles (+3,960)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,935 miles
    Test number
    809633445545
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres outer edges worn
    • AdvisoryH.brake 16% on min
    • AdvisoryH.brake lever high

  12. Pass101,975 miles (+1,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,975 miles
    Test number
    163959943120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass100,121 miles (+138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,121 miles
    Test number
    541424526735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail99,983 miles (+8,341)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,983 miles
    Test number
    827198278176
    • FailureEmissions not tested FAIL CO2 (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended BOTH SIDES LOWER ROSE BUSH JOINTS (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass91,642 miles (+10,008)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,642 miles
    Test number
    411505266156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass81,634 miles (+12,097)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,634 miles
    Test number
    359776845156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,537 miles (+5,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    335755934178
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    838100543152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,884 miles (+15,002)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    468750543150
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,882 miles (+10,428)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    107722642188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,454 miles
    Test number
    526509121160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CSY

Does LB08 CSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 CSY is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CSY?
The MOT on LB08 CSY is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 CSY done?
LB08 CSY was recorded at 131,429 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 6,107 miles a year.
Has LB08 CSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CSY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 CSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 CSY find?
LB08 CSY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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