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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 CTEMOT history

LB08 CTE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
132,245 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 CTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 CTE was last recorded at 132,245 miles on 13 Feb 2024, 5,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,440 miles · 14 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
5,805 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,245 miles
  • 2023 – 126,440 miles
  • 2022 – 118,929 miles
  • 2020 – 106,750 miles
  • 2018 – 98,222 miles
  • 2017 – 92,441 miles
  • 2016 – 87,309 miles
  • 2015 – 81,042 miles
  • 2014 – 74,282 miles
  • 2013 – 63,432 miles
  • 2012 – 59,758 miles
  • 2011 – 45,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Outer SHOULDER BADLY UNEVEN WEAR.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,245 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    955707411801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,440 miles (+7,511)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,440 miles
    Test number
    134929200226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad wear sensor wire damaged (nearside)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge,nearly worn through (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,929 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    118,929 miles
    Test number
    455137862098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear lead broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake effort only just met

  4. Pass178,686 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,686 km
    Test number
    439057655774
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,750 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    880079367343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer SHOULDER BADLY UNEVEN WEAR.

  6. Fail106,745 miles (+8,523)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,745 miles
    Test number
    250951499310
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer SHOULDER BADLY UNEVEN WEAR.

  7. Pass98,222 miles (+5,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,222 miles
    Test number
    318612613108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,441 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    92,441 miles
    Test number
    465266409628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,440 miles (+5,131)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,440 miles
    Test number
    679899735195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass87,309 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    973158712940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,042 miles (+6,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,042 miles
    Test number
    105547306191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,282 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    208104714313
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass74,266 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    196170314394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,263 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,263 miles
    Test number
    908573104328
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise: brake fluid/handbrake warning lamp illuminated

  15. Fail74,261 miles (+10,829)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,261 miles
    Test number
    269270704313
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise: brake fluid/handbrake warning lamp illuminated

  16. Pass63,432 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    289389973493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,758 miles (+14,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    216922652485
    • 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)

  18. Pass45,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    196601661127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 CTE

Does LB08 CTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 CTE expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 CTE?
The MOT on LB08 CTE expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 CTE done?
LB08 CTE was recorded at 132,245 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2024, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has LB08 CTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 CTE has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 CTE 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 CTE find?
LB08 CTE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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