BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 GMGMOT history
LB08 GMG is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,182 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 May 2025
- Mileage
- 120,182 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,298 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 GMG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 GMG was last recorded at 120,182 miles on 23 May 2024, 4,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 115,601 miles · 7 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,581 miles
- Average per year
- 6,298 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 120,182 miles
- 2023 – 115,601 miles
- 2022 – 110,561 miles
- 2021 – 105,227 miles
- 2020 – 98,927 miles
- 2019 – 91,791 miles
- 2018 – 84,279 miles
- 2017 – 77,157 miles
- 2016 – 74,024 miles
- 2015 – 69,272 miles
- 2014 – 60,961 miles
- 2013 – 54,867 miles
- 2012 – 51,175 miles
- 2011 – 38,808 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,182 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Fuel cap seal deteriorated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,182 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 120,182 miles
- Test number
- 227515148593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail120,182 miles (+4,581)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,182 miles
- Test number
- 305062371993
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,601 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 115,601 miles
- Test number
- 253575562235
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,584 miles (+5,023)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,584 miles
- Test number
- 211388534812
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or inside (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,561 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 110,561 miles
- Test number
- 142170862410
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail110,561 miles (+5,334)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,561 miles
- Test number
- 766704939467
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,227 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,227 miles
- Test number
- 104497624009
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Fail105,227 miles (+6,300)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,227 miles
- Test number
- 629359748762
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished and wearing on edges
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,927 miles (+7,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 98,927 miles
- Test number
- 998624975281
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,791 miles (+7,512)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 91,791 miles
- Test number
- 436664070617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,279 miles (+7,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,279 miles
- Test number
- 989135582785
- AdvisoryO/s/f headlight image deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inside edges
Pass77,157 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 77,157 miles
- Test number
- 957707429574
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Fail77,151 miles (+3,127)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,151 miles
- Test number
- 965258335170
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
Pass74,024 miles (+4,752)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 74,024 miles
- Test number
- 332970314406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,272 miles (+8,311)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 69,272 miles
- Test number
- 663848894204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,961 miles (+6,094)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 60,961 miles
- Test number
- 126472064112
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass54,867 miles (+3,692)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 54,867 miles
- Test number
- 225625363482
- NoteEngine undertray fitted.
- NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted.
Pass51,175 miles (+12,367)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 51,175 miles
- Test number
- 566248532135
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOsf tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass38,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,808 miles
- Test number
- 269373271196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 GMG
- Does LB08 GMG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 GMG expired on 22 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 GMG?
- The MOT on LB08 GMG expired on 22 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 GMG done?
- LB08 GMG was recorded at 120,182 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 6,298 miles a year.
- Has LB08 GMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 GMG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 GMG 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 GMG find?
- LB08 GMG passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened.
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