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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 GGVMOT history

LB08 GGV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,151 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GGV
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
29 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GGV was last recorded at 158,151 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,777 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
374 miles
Average per year
8,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,151 miles
  • 2024 – 148,964 miles
  • 2023 – 137,861 miles
  • 2022 – 127,560 miles
  • 2021 – 119,199 miles
  • 2020 – 114,685 miles
  • 2019 – 109,260 miles
  • 2018 – 104,066 miles
  • 2017 – 93,407 miles
  • 2016 – 83,244 miles
  • 2015 – 74,365 miles
  • 2014 – 62,280 miles
  • 2013 – 56,364 miles
  • 2012 – 48,851 miles
  • 2011 – 34,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,151 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Extensive under trays not allowing full inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust flexi pipe starting to wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,151 miles (+374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,151 miles
    Test number
    908583772669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail157,777 miles (+8,813)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,777 miles
    Test number
    164403204756
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator damage and lose (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going on inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,964 miles (+11,103)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,964 miles
    Test number
    559410529415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,861 miles (+10,301)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,861 miles
    Test number
    899658720721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,560 miles (+8,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,560 miles
    Test number
    283946533728
    • AdvisoryExtensive under trays not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass119,199 miles (+4,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    612752996524
    • AdvisoryExtensive under trays not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,685 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,685 miles
    Test number
    446859076829
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly worn

  8. Pass109,260 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,260 miles
    Test number
    226232110254
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe starting to wear

  9. Fail109,243 miles (+5,177)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,243 miles
    Test number
    398486586919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe starting to wear

  10. Pass104,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    636058047155
    • 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)

  11. Fail104,066 miles (+10,659)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,066 miles
    Test number
    329754220972
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  12. Pass93,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    825672876164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail93,393 miles (+10,149)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    947299654722
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass83,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,244 miles
    Test number
    149736038139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail83,244 miles (+8,879)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,244 miles
    Test number
    231375206380
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,365 miles (+12,085)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    178430695094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,280 miles (+5,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    435722094055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,364 miles
    Test number
    206029153181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail56,354 miles (+7,503)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,354 miles
    Test number
    466629853168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass48,851 miles (+14,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,851 miles
    Test number
    236686992168
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass34,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,279 miles
    Test number
    195579981141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GGV

Does LB08 GGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GGV expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GGV?
The MOT on LB08 GGV expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GGV done?
LB08 GGV was recorded at 158,151 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 8,706 miles a year.
Has LB08 GGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GGV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 GGV 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 GGV find?
LB08 GGV passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge going on inner and outer; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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