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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 GMYMOT history

LB08 GMY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
176,765 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 GMY
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
13 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 GMY was last recorded at 176,765 miles on 18 Oct 2024, 12,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,615 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
12,150 miles
Average per year
7,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,765 miles
  • 2023 – 164,615 miles
  • 2022 – 150,337 miles
  • 2021 – 149,068 miles
  • 2020 – 147,506 miles
  • 2019 – 143,163 miles
  • 2018 – 136,698 miles
  • 2017 – 129,028 miles
  • 2016 – 118,924 miles
  • 2015 – 111,882 miles
  • 2014 – 103,636 miles
  • 2013 – 93,648 miles
  • 2012 – 85,114 miles
  • 2011 – 77,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,765 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Both front flexi hoses perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • N/s/r support arm well corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s/r tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,765 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,765 miles
    Test number
    145142146091
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail176,765 miles (+12,150)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,765 miles
    Test number
    839040719917
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass164,615 miles (+14,278)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,615 miles
    Test number
    329999940554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,337 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,337 miles
    Test number
    524077295919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,068 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    149,068 miles
    Test number
    356701001858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,506 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,506 miles
    Test number
    492762989637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,163 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    876984251846
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r support arm well corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 3mm

  8. Fail143,159 miles (+6,461)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    688842607023
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r support arm well corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 3mm

  9. Pass136,698 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    136,698 miles
    Test number
    746260937387
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  10. Fail136,635 miles (+7,607)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,635 miles
    Test number
    893475933960
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFront flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked

  11. Pass129,028 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,028 miles
    Test number
    345578734697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,993 miles (+9,069)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,993 miles
    Test number
    879934741134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass118,924 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    100618302735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,882 miles (+8,246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    111,882 miles
    Test number
    186097735279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,636 miles (+9,988)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,636 miles
    Test number
    919676164294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,648 miles
    Test number
    386499513433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,648 miles (+8,534)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,648 miles
    Test number
    509199013223
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  18. Pass85,114 miles (+7,959)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    899219792145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,155 miles
    Test number
    276669691479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 GMY

Does LB08 GMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 GMY expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 GMY?
The MOT on LB08 GMY expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 GMY done?
LB08 GMY was recorded at 176,765 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024, an average of 7,516 miles a year.
Has LB08 GMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 GMY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 GMY 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 GMY find?
LB08 GMY passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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