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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 KNGMOT history

LB08 KNG is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
172,606 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 KNG
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
15 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 KNG was last recorded at 172,606 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2020: 136,503 miles, lower than 139,965 miles on 8 Jan 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,602 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,606 miles
  • 2025 – 169,220 miles
  • 2024 – 166,137 miles
  • 2023 – 160,357 miles
  • 2022 – 153,319 miles
  • 2021 – 142,659 miles
  • 2020 – 136,503 miles
  • 2019 – 120,873 miles
  • 2018 – 106,813 miles
  • 2017 – 93,412 miles
  • 2016 – 81,552 miles
  • 2015 – 69,030 miles
  • 2014 – 56,939 miles
  • 2013 – 54,167 miles
  • 2012 – 43,384 miles
  • 2011 – 31,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,606 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,606 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    172,606 miles
    Test number
    298910884838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail172,602 miles (+3,382)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,602 miles
    Test number
    600050156151
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass169,220 miles (+3,083)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,220 miles
    Test number
    163142686681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass166,137 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,137 miles
    Test number
    682080508779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail166,136 miles (+5,779)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,136 miles
    Test number
    495391101535
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass160,357 miles (+7,038)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,357 miles
    Test number
    655363756095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,319 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    153,319 miles
    Test number
    461135745639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail153,313 miles (+10,654)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    500425089069
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass142,659 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,659 miles
    Test number
    988720040035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays,sill covers and engine cover fitted

  10. Fail142,659 miles (+6,156)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,659 miles
    Test number
    187965141189
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near to indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays,sill covers and engine cover fitted

  11. Pass136,503 miles (-3,462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,503 miles
    Test number
    823822746071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,965 miles (+19,092)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,965 miles
    Test number
    379775785684
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass120,873 miles (+14,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,873 miles
    Test number
    780405500597
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass106,813 miles (+13,401)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    540520204233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,412 miles (+11,860)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    924491824546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    302856219851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,552 miles (+12,522)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,552 miles
    Test number
    911787625402
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass69,030 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    739699205088
    • NoteBoth front tyres balding on inner and outer edges
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail69,030 miles (+12,091)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    339488505038
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres balding on inner and outer edges
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front & offside rear brake pad sensor wires loose
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass56,939 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    159634914404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail56,939 miles (+2,772)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,939 miles
    Test number
    765933914078
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,167 miles (+10,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,167 miles
    Test number
    186913463157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,384 miles (+11,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,384 miles
    Test number
    109718452111
    • NoteO/S FRONT TYRE HAS A SPLIT IN TREAD DOWN TO CORDS
    • NoteAll four tyres worn very low in places (advise replacement)A.S.A.P

  24. Pass31,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,495 miles
    Test number
    715952351198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 KNG

Does LB08 KNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 KNG is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 KNG?
The MOT on LB08 KNG is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 KNG done?
LB08 KNG was recorded at 172,606 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 9,225 miles a year.
Has LB08 KNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 KNG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 KNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 KNG find?
LB08 KNG passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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