BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 SZZMOT history
LB08 SZZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 120,374 mi
- At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,612 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 SZZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 SZZ was last recorded at 120,374 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 4,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,834 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,540 miles
- Average per year
- 6,612 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 120,374 miles
- 2024 – 115,834 miles
- 2023 – 112,338 miles
- 2022 – 101,921 miles
- 2021 – 98,180 miles
- 2020 – 94,516 miles
- 2019 – 89,938 miles
- 2018 – 85,813 miles
- 2017 – 65,584 miles
- 2016 – 61,844 miles
- 2015 – 54,062 miles
- 2014 – 47,894 miles
- 2013 – 40,654 miles
- 2012 – 34,595 miles
- 2011 – 25,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,374 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,374 miles (+4,540)20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 120,374 miles
- Test number
- 785686008219
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,834 miles (+3,496)1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 115,834 miles
- Test number
- 832696753016
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp cleaning device defective
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass112,338 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 112,338 miles
- Test number
- 871274386125
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Fail112,324 miles (+10,403)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,324 miles
- Test number
- 768350882337
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass101,921 miles (+3,741)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 101,921 miles
- Test number
- 357171754619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,180 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 98,180 miles
- Test number
- 835413986234
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail98,163 miles (+3,647)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,163 miles
- Test number
- 812075697777
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light mixing (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass94,516 miles (+4,578)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,516 miles
- Test number
- 116317711020
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,938 miles (+4,125)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 89,938 miles
- Test number
- 687398322345
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,813 miles (+7,152)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 85,813 miles
- Test number
- 144258092508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,661 miles (+13,077)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 78,661 miles
- Test number
- 963865475904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,584 miles (+3,740)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 65,584 miles
- Test number
- 749639399849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,844 miles (+7,782)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 61,844 miles
- Test number
- 199981639636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,062 miles (+6,168)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 54,062 miles
- Test number
- 995456305275
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass47,894 miles (+7,240)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 47,894 miles
- Test number
- 179207514217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,654 miles (+6,059)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 40,654 miles
- Test number
- 547421903296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,595 miles (+497)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 34,595 miles
- Test number
- 117599912226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,098 miles (+9,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 34,098 miles
- Test number
- 187627872112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,087 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 25,087 miles
- Test number
- 605100581127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB08 SZZ
- Does LB08 SZZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 SZZ is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 SZZ?
- The MOT on LB08 SZZ is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 SZZ done?
- LB08 SZZ was recorded at 120,374 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 6,612 miles a year.
- Has LB08 SZZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 SZZ has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB08 SZZ 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 SZZ find?
- LB08 SZZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 20 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 17 more.
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