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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 RKAMOT history

LB08 RKA is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,356 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RKA was last recorded at 83,356 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,320 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
4,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,356 miles
  • 2025 – 80,593 miles
  • 2024 – 77,694 miles
  • 2023 – 72,843 miles
  • 2022 – 68,463 miles
  • 2021 – 60,833 miles
  • 2020 – 54,722 miles
  • 2019 – 51,089 miles
  • 2018 – 46,189 miles
  • 2017 – 44,077 miles
  • 2016 – 40,699 miles
  • 2015 – 37,582 miles
  • 2014 – 33,599 miles
  • 2013 – 30,098 miles
  • 2012 – 25,710 miles
  • 2011 – 20,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil contamination to underside of vehicle from suspect oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,356 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    858481768865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail83,320 miles (+2,727)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,320 miles
    Test number
    333775281739
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Also very heavy oil contamination to underside of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass80,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    203992400098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil contamination to underside of vehicle from suspect oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail80,593 miles (+2,899)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    505109380623
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil contamination to underside of vehicle from suspect oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,694 miles (+4,851)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,694 miles
    Test number
    342048207819
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder Trays covered in oil

  6. Pass72,843 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    611243007268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low

  7. Fail72,843 miles (+4,380)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    783051017828
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low

  8. Pass68,463 miles (+7,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,463 miles
    Test number
    735392604906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,833 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,833 miles
    Test number
    638378453355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,722 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,722 miles
    Test number
    370769214294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,089 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,089 miles
    Test number
    208677545503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,189 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    769943662686
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass44,077 miles (+3,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,077 miles
    Test number
    833764644085
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre inner edges wearing

  14. Pass40,699 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    482531843334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,582 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    37,582 miles
    Test number
    497973455146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,599 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,599 miles
    Test number
    479640944140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,098 miles (+4,388)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,098 miles
    Test number
    666361353173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,710 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,710 miles
    Test number
    789678612107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    20,292 miles
    Test number
    475337431151
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edge

Questions about LB08 RKA

Does LB08 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 RKA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RKA?
The MOT on LB08 RKA is valid until 1 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 RKA done?
LB08 RKA was recorded at 83,356 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
Has LB08 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RKA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 RKA 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 RKA find?
LB08 RKA passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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