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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 KNVMOT history

LB08 KNV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
138,170 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 KNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 KNV was last recorded at 138,170 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,867 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
7,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,170 miles
  • 2025 – 132,587 miles
  • 2024 – 126,017 miles
  • 2023 – 120,923 miles
  • 2022 – 116,734 miles
  • 2021 – 105,213 miles
  • 2020 – 99,253 miles
  • 2019 – 87,206 miles
  • 2018 – 80,988 miles
  • 2017 – 76,950 miles
  • 2016 – 67,871 miles
  • 2015 – 59,524 miles
  • 2013 – 48,654 miles
  • 2012 – 41,497 miles
  • 2011 – 34,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    138,170 miles
    Test number
    471609327805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail138,162 miles (+295)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    494704177438
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail137,867 miles (+5,280)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,867 miles
    Test number
    836234899172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,587 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,587 miles
    Test number
    554487238367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,017 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    126,017 miles
    Test number
    373374572210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail126,007 miles (+5,084)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,007 miles
    Test number
    672953932619
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,923 miles
    Test number
    322901179693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,923 miles (+4,189)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,923 miles
    Test number
    191262988956
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML illuminated and misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff unit leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass116,734 miles (+11,521)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,734 miles
    Test number
    836098657884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,213 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    105,213 miles
    Test number
    363545415457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,211 miles (+5,958)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    447828875061
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

  12. Pass99,253 miles (+12,047)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    99,253 miles
    Test number
    676327483701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,206 miles (+6,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    721530398738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,988 miles
    Test number
    898771308186
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded

  15. Fail80,988 miles (+4,038)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,988 miles
    Test number
    523907555346
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn and corroded

  16. Pass76,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    687692459220
    • AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both osf and nsf lower arms (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail76,950 miles (+9,079)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,950 miles
    Test number
    771502612630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both osf and nsf lower arms (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass67,871 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    674787110577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,524 miles (+178)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,524 miles
    Test number
    187310435004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear shock absorber protective shroud broken
    • NoteNearside rear wheel weld repaired

  20. Fail59,346 miles (+10,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,346 miles
    Test number
    305299215037
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

  21. Pass48,654 miles (+7,157)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,654 miles
    Test number
    225548563242
    • 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)
    • NoteEML ON

  22. Pass41,497 miles (+7,006)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,497 miles
    Test number
    536666582230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,491 miles
    Test number
    348938481415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,491 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,491 miles
    Test number
    735918881215
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB08 KNV

Does LB08 KNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 KNV is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 KNV?
The MOT on LB08 KNV is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 KNV done?
LB08 KNV was recorded at 138,170 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 7,068 miles a year.
Has LB08 KNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 KNV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 KNV 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 KNV find?
LB08 KNV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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