BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 FXMMOT history
LB08 FXM is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 155,683 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,036 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 FXM
- 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
- 17 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB08 FXM was last recorded at 155,683 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 5,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,048 miles · 24 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,635 miles
- Average per year
- 7,036 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,683 miles
- 2024 – 150,048 miles
- 2023 – 144,961 miles
- 2022 – 143,660 miles
- 2021 – 142,430 miles
- 2020 – 139,220 miles
- 2019 – 132,479 miles
- 2018 – 124,830 miles
- 2017 – 116,934 miles
- 2016 – 107,043 miles
- 2015 – 99,138 miles
- 2014 – 89,696 miles
- 2013 – 78,698 miles
- 2012 – 69,967 miles
- 2011 – 55,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail155,683 miles
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 rf
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail155,683 miles (+5,635)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,683 miles
- Test number
- 963985747901
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,048 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 150,048 miles
- Test number
- 717996006937
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms lamp on
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail150,045 miles (+5,084)4 dangerous3 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,045 miles
- Test number
- 952779596027
- 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))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTpms lamp on
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass144,961 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 144,961 miles
- Test number
- 170133180002
- 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 Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 rf (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail144,959 miles (+1,299)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,959 miles
- Test number
- 258423546810
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 rf (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,660 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 143,660 miles
- Test number
- 951995290960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,430 miles (+3,210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 142,430 miles
- Test number
- 239691798437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,220 miles (+6,741)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 139,220 miles
- Test number
- 323830247222
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass132,479 miles (+7,649)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 132,479 miles
- Test number
- 544876325039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,830 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 124,830 miles
- Test number
- 201075598322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,828 miles (+7,894)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,828 miles
- Test number
- 132702486085
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass116,934 miles (+9,891)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 116,934 miles
- Test number
- 398521377946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,043 miles (+7,905)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 107,043 miles
- Test number
- 212314018523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,138 miles (+9,442)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 99,138 miles
- Test number
- 647928045186
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass89,696 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 89,696 miles
- Test number
- 509922044153
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail89,696 miles (+10,998)1 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,696 miles
- Test number
- 728982444174
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass78,698 miles (+8,731)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,698 miles
- Test number
- 146039323168
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine Oil Level Low.
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,967 miles (+14,114)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 69,967 miles
- Test number
- 646371252172
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,853 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 55,853 miles
- Test number
- 547283751181
- 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)
Questions about LB08 FXM
- Does LB08 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 FXM expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 FXM?
- The MOT on LB08 FXM expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 FXM done?
- LB08 FXM was recorded at 155,683 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 7,036 miles a year.
- Has LB08 FXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 FXM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 FXM 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 FXM find?
- LB08 FXM failed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 2 more.
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