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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 FVCMOT history

LB08 FVC is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2025
Mileage
189,733 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 FVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 FVC was last recorded at 189,733 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 13,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,910 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
13,823 miles
Average per year
9,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 189,733 miles
  • 2021 – 161,912 miles
  • 2020 – 148,245 miles
  • 2019 – 134,071 miles
  • 2018 – 118,434 miles
  • 2016 – 101,406 miles
  • 2015 – 87,558 miles
  • 2014 – 79,900 miles
  • 2012 – 70,930 miles
  • 2011 – 66,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen chipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,733 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,733 miles
    Test number
    253724478617
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,733 miles (+13,823)1 repaired3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,733 miles
    Test number
    680359774355
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,910 miles (+13,998)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,910 miles
    Test number
    923732929826
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,912 miles (+7,597)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,912 miles
    Test number
    669804858659
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,315 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,315 miles
    Test number
    364326638737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  6. Fail154,315 miles (+6,070)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,315 miles
    Test number
    929653292319
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  7. Pass148,245 miles (+14,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,245 miles
    Test number
    511200714757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  8. Pass134,071 miles (+15,637)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,071 miles
    Test number
    162825366430
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre stepped on outer edge

  9. Pass118,434 miles (+17,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    733383922839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs poor condition

  10. Pass101,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,406 miles
    Test number
    582170522815
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low 3/4000 miles max

  11. Fail101,406 miles (+13,848)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,406 miles
    Test number
    734877522427
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low 3/4000 miles max

  12. Pass87,558 miles (+7,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,558 miles
    Test number
    205164307521
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass79,900 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,900 miles
    Test number
    628125674179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,335 miles (+6,405)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,335 miles
    Test number
    609841744050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDPF warning light on.

  15. Pass70,930 miles (+4,048)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,930 miles
    Test number
    857673542294
    • 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)
    • NoteFront tyres uneven wear.

  16. Pass66,882 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,882 miles
    Test number
    758649751246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,442 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    146403831154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass66,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    337073731152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 FVC

Does LB08 FVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 FVC expired on 13 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 FVC?
The MOT on LB08 FVC expired on 13 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 FVC done?
LB08 FVC was recorded at 189,733 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 9,785 miles a year.
Has LB08 FVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 FVC has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 FVC 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 FVC find?
LB08 FVC passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 10 more.

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