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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 RKEMOT history

LB08 RKE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 170,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2026
Mileage
170,859 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 RKE
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
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 RKE was last recorded at 170,859 miles on 26 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,859 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,859 miles
  • 2024 – 158,260 miles
  • 2023 – 143,975 miles
  • 2022 – 131,254 miles
  • 2021 – 120,681 miles
  • 2020 – 115,117 miles
  • 2019 – 104,318 miles
  • 2018 – 92,260 miles
  • 2017 – 83,669 miles
  • 2016 – 71,895 miles
  • 2015 – 61,795 miles
  • 2014 – 53,008 miles
  • 2013 – 51,988 miles
  • 2012 – 42,152 miles
  • 2011 – 27,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,859 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perishingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm inner bushes worn outRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearing showing signs of wearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber has misting of oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,859 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,859 miles
    Test number
    599568855947
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm inner bushes worn out
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearing showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber has misting of oil
  2. Fail170,859 miles (+12,599)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,859 miles
    Test number
    203361603624
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm inner bushes worn out
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearing showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber has misting of oil
  3. Pass158,260 miles (+14,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,260 miles
    Test number
    111440816699
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sidelight in-op
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • AdvisorySteering fault light displayed
  4. Pass143,975 miles (+12,721)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,975 miles
    Test number
    727011777133
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass131,254 miles (+10,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,254 miles
    Test number
    235033427377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass120,681 miles (+5,564)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,681 miles
    Test number
    463383577350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass115,117 miles (+10,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,117 miles
    Test number
    821950437737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass104,318 miles (+12,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,318 miles
    Test number
    364756153918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components
    • AdvisoryUndertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass92,260 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    122609833587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,669 miles (+11,774)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    850872160821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,895 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    450558642386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,795 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,795 miles
    Test number
    125969815426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,008 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,008 miles
    Test number
    708129244025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,988 miles (+9,836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    445475983229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,152 miles (+14,230)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,152 miles
    Test number
    386415882258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,922 miles
    Test number
    276922161147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 RKE

Does LB08 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 RKE expired on 28 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 RKE?
The MOT on LB08 RKE expired on 28 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 RKE done?
LB08 RKE was recorded at 170,859 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2025, an average of 10,423 miles a year.
Has LB08 RKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 RKE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 RKE 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 RKE find?
LB08 RKE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: both front brake flexi hoses perishing; both front suspension arm inner bushes worn out; both front wheel bearing showing signs of wear, and 2 more.

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