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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 GKZMOT history

LB08 GKZ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 158,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
158,099 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GKZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GKZ was last recorded at 158,099 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 7,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,255 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7,844 miles
Average per year
8,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,099 miles
  • 2024 – 150,255 miles
  • 2023 – 135,241 miles
  • 2022 – 131,612 miles
  • 2020 – 129,304 miles
  • 2019 – 119,786 miles
  • 2018 – 111,390 miles
  • 2017 – 106,082 miles
  • 2016 – 97,862 miles
  • 2015 – 87,746 miles
  • 2014 – 78,869 miles
  • 2013 – 71,090 miles
  • 2012 – 55,451 miles
  • 2011 – 41,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear side all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass158,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,099 miles
    Test number
    195586550985
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear side all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail158,099 miles (+7,844)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,099 miles
    Test number
    972474976731
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear side all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass150,255 miles (+15,014)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    150,255 miles
    Test number
    459526582538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,241 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,241 miles
    Test number
    766746529910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,612 miles (+2,308)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,612 miles
    Test number
    429090933821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corrioded

  6. Pass129,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    310023207024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,304 miles (+9,518)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    755911629010
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,786 miles
    Test number
    724233755422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail119,786 miles (+8,396)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,786 miles
    Test number
    514108636736
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass111,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    389054477595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail111,390 miles (+5,308)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    314667792531
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass106,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,082 miles
    Test number
    277984452895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,082 miles (+8,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,082 miles
    Test number
    728471458464
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

  14. Pass97,862 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,862 miles
    Test number
    232689108944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,746 miles (+8,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    237791865417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass78,869 miles (+7,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    596630364109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,090 miles (+15,639)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    969720373107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,451 miles (+14,360)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,451 miles
    Test number
    556410052143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,091 miles
    Test number
    308179151119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GKZ

Does LB08 GKZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GKZ expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GKZ?
The MOT on LB08 GKZ expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GKZ done?
LB08 GKZ was recorded at 158,099 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 8,249 miles a year.
Has LB08 GKZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GKZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 GKZ 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 GKZ find?
LB08 GKZ passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear side all over.

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