BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
LB08 TCUMOT history
LB08 TCU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 127,577 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 127,577 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,515 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 TCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 TCU was last recorded at 127,577 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,565 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 6,515 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,577 miles
- 2025 – 126,005 miles
- 2023 – 125,525 miles
- 2022 – 124,846 miles
- 2020 – 124,742 miles
- 2019 – 124,735 miles
- 2018 – 123,567 miles
- 2017 – 99,585 miles
- 2016 – 68,144 miles
- 2015 – 56,347 miles
- 2014 – 56,159 miles
- 2013 – 43,048 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,577 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 18 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,577 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 127,577 miles
- Test number
- 965369648152
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,565 miles (+1,560)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,565 miles
- Test number
- 503387656722
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,005 miles (+480)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 126,005 miles
- Test number
- 646630417320
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,525 miles (+679)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 125,525 miles
- Test number
- 711305133484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,846 miles (+104)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 124,846 miles
- Test number
- 767985830348
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryLower under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))
Pass124,742 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 124,742 miles
- Test number
- 287156195941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,735 miles (+1,168)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 124,735 miles
- Test number
- 822559326262
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Rear Brake service recommended. (1.2.1 (f))
Pass123,567 miles (+23,982)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 123,567 miles
- Test number
- 831256571471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,585 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,585 miles
- Test number
- 354659608194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,096 miles (+30,952)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,096 miles
- Test number
- 135280276596
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass68,144 miles (+11,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 68,144 miles
- Test number
- 327196841735
- AdvisoryCentre seat belt has been removed from car
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,347 miles (+188)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 56,347 miles
- Test number
- 199005855431
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail56,159 miles (+4,838)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,159 miles
- Test number
- 179843524375
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Pass51,321 miles (+8,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,321 miles
- Test number
- 959736884018
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,048 miles
- Test number
- 116327373458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 TCU
- Does LB08 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TCU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 TCU?
- The MOT on LB08 TCU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 TCU done?
- LB08 TCU was recorded at 127,577 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 6,515 miles a year.
- Has LB08 TCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 TCU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB08 TCU 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 TCU find?
- LB08 TCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer.
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