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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 SUVMOT history

LB08 SUV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
158,384 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 SUV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 SUV was last recorded at 158,384 miles on 1 May 2025, 11,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,914 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
11,470 miles
Average per year
7,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,384 miles
  • 2024 – 146,914 miles
  • 2023 – 141,642 miles
  • 2022 – 134,079 miles
  • 2021 – 130,857 miles
  • 2020 – 128,233 miles
  • 2019 – 116,466 miles
  • 2018 – 115,215 miles
  • 2017 – 113,681 miles
  • 2016 – 108,982 miles
  • 2015 – 98,424 miles
  • 2014 – 87,713 miles
  • 2013 – 75,341 miles
  • 2012 – 64,835 miles
  • 2011 – 58,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,384 miles

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,384 miles (+11,470)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,384 miles
    Test number
    830256296674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,914 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,914 miles
    Test number
    451465793082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail146,914 miles (+5,272)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,914 miles
    Test number
    979296972327
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass141,642 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,642 miles
    Test number
    583715238062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    134,079 miles
    Test number
    993360991104
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,079 miles (+3,222)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,079 miles
    Test number
    452564995056
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,857 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,857 miles
    Test number
    826928563775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,845 miles (+2,612)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    934927763734
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass128,233 miles (+11,767)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    128,233 miles
    Test number
    268429599435
    • MinorNearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass116,466 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,466 miles
    Test number
    109646097059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,215 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,215 miles
    Test number
    128801238249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,207 miles (+1,526)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,207 miles
    Test number
    878479488492
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass113,681 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,681 miles
    Test number
    841820012301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,982 miles
    Test number
    245674087472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail108,982 miles (+10,558)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,982 miles
    Test number
    701348287411
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass98,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    468260815884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,424 miles (+10,711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    190793499496
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,713 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,713 miles
    Test number
    955089814274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,341 miles (+10,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    368157813231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass64,835 miles (+6,552)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    64,835 miles
    Test number
    765191892125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass58,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,283 miles
    Test number
    807724911274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 SUV

Does LB08 SUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 SUV expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 SUV?
The MOT on LB08 SUV expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 SUV done?
LB08 SUV was recorded at 158,384 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 7,282 miles a year.
Has LB08 SUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 SUV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 SUV 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 SUV find?
LB08 SUV passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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