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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc

LB08 OOAMOT history

LB08 OOA is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,277 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 OOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 OOA was last recorded at 144,277 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,983 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
8,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,277 miles
  • 2025 – 142,983 miles
  • 2023 – 142,563 miles
  • 2022 – 141,313 miles
  • 2021 – 139,767 miles
  • 2020 – 131,462 miles
  • 2019 – 119,812 miles
  • 2018 – 112,851 miles
  • 2017 – 101,896 miles
  • 2016 – 91,689 miles
  • 2015 – 80,467 miles
  • 2014 – 55,597 miles
  • 2013 – 33,371 miles
  • 2012 – 20,721 miles
  • 2011 – 18,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,277 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral component corrosion at rear of vehicle

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,277 miles (+1,294)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,277 miles
    Test number
    176937577385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral component corrosion at rear of vehicle

  2. Pass142,983 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,983 miles
    Test number
    307318828745
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail142,982 miles (+419)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,982 miles
    Test number
    452041233189
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass142,563 miles (+1,250)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,563 miles
    Test number
    584590817092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,313 miles (+1,546)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,313 miles
    Test number
    114644191438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    911864739912
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen slightly Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail139,767 miles (+8,305)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,767 miles
    Test number
    791174349306
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs worn/scored/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen slightly Damaged, not adversely affecting driver's view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges also worn close 2254018 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass131,462 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,462 miles
    Test number
    575718114708
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield rear section above axle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  9. Fail131,462 miles (+11,650)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,462 miles
    Test number
    689948015754
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield rear section above axle
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  10. Pass119,812 miles (+144)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,812 miles
    Test number
    880893158521
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail119,668 miles (+6,817)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,668 miles
    Test number
    865482747377
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass112,851 miles (+10,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,851 miles
    Test number
    918179702831
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Pass101,896 miles (+10,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    196910548966
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass91,689 miles (+11,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,689 miles
    Test number
    738859679882
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front. (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass80,467 miles (+24,870)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    785339795024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,597 miles (+22,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,597 miles
    Test number
    315056444143
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,371 miles (+12,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,371 miles
    Test number
    265997433444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass20,721 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,721 miles
    Test number
    168268852161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,550 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,550 miles
    Test number
    419139941357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,401 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,401 miles
    Test number
    365561121426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,400 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,400 miles
    Test number
    648203001217
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB08 OOA

Does LB08 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 OOA is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 OOA?
The MOT on LB08 OOA is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 OOA done?
LB08 OOA was recorded at 144,277 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 8,544 miles a year.
Has LB08 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 OOA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 OOA 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 OOA find?
LB08 OOA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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