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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 GJZMOT history

LB08 GJZ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
165,623 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GJZ
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
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GJZ was last recorded at 165,623 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 10,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,168 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,455 miles
Average per year
8,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,623 miles
  • 2024 – 155,168 miles
  • 2023 – 149,780 miles
  • 2022 – 144,066 miles
  • 2021 – 138,854 miles
  • 2020 – 132,947 miles
  • 2019 – 125,208 miles
  • 2018 – 116,098 miles
  • 2017 – 104,999 miles
  • 2016 – 95,548 miles
  • 2015 – 86,018 miles
  • 2014 – 78,621 miles
  • 2013 – 67,882 miles
  • 2012 – 55,078 miles
  • 2011 – 43,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,623 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Covers fitted masking some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,623 miles (+10,455)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    165,623 miles
    Test number
    837069595479
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass155,168 miles (+5,388)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,168 miles
    Test number
    884709987673
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,780 miles (+5,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,780 miles
    Test number
    602867334359
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,066 miles (+5,212)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    144,066 miles
    Test number
    162649386351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated calliper fitting hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated calliper fitting hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear drive coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking some testable items

  5. Pass138,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,854 miles
    Test number
    340114392069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking some testable items
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft drive coupling splitting

  6. Fail138,854 miles (+5,907)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,854 miles
    Test number
    658329672754
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut ,,cords exposed,,,,255/40r17 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking some testable items
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft drive coupling splitting

  7. Pass132,947 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    132,947 miles
    Test number
    550602793780
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted masking some testable items

  8. Fail132,932 miles (+7,724)2 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,932 miles
    Test number
    716322231542
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads lower than nearside rear
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play Both rear, lower, rear hub joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted through out

  9. Pass125,208 miles (+9,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,208 miles
    Test number
    758651684211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,098 miles (+11,099)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    781352999649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,999 miles (+9,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,999 miles
    Test number
    939316621541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,548 miles (+9,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,548 miles
    Test number
    736802783015
    • 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)

  13. Pass86,018 miles (+7,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,018 miles
    Test number
    287614775193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,621 miles (+10,739)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    195668874176
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront pads worn near sensors(6k approx)
    • NoteService light on

  15. Pass67,882 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    455899063182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,078 miles (+11,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    719562072164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass43,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,680 miles
    Test number
    519612581143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GJZ

Does LB08 GJZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GJZ expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GJZ?
The MOT on LB08 GJZ expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GJZ done?
LB08 GJZ was recorded at 165,623 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 8,699 miles a year.
Has LB08 GJZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GJZ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 GJZ 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 GJZ find?
LB08 GJZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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