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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TFXMOT history

LB08 TFX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 156,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
156,425 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TFX was last recorded at 156,425 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 1,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,530 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,895 miles
Average per year
8,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,425 miles
  • 2024 – 154,530 miles
  • 2023 – 146,827 miles
  • 2022 – 133,152 miles
  • 2021 – 132,763 miles
  • 2020 – 132,168 miles
  • 2019 – 127,794 miles
  • 2018 – 124,068 miles
  • 2017 – 118,768 miles
  • 2016 – 115,637 miles
  • 2015 – 109,505 miles
  • 2014 – 100,405 miles
  • 2013 – 80,224 miles
  • 2012 – 61,777 miles
  • 2011 – 40,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,425 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,425 miles (+1,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,425 miles
    Test number
    843561071205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass154,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    154,530 miles
    Test number
    811460211312
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail154,530 miles (+7,703)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,530 miles
    Test number
    141244156866
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,827 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,827 miles
    Test number
    858970873227
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail146,791 miles (+13,639)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,791 miles
    Test number
    281914868665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing each on evevy wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,152 miles (+389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,152 miles
    Test number
    308712974115
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    972597412701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,763 miles (+595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,763 miles
    Test number
    952399280355
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass132,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,168 miles
    Test number
    160411726879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail132,168 miles (+4,374)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,168 miles
    Test number
    478786977027
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass127,794 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,794 miles
    Test number
    330278624766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,068 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,068 miles
    Test number
    255040192158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,768 miles (+3,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,768 miles
    Test number
    815278280232
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass115,637 miles (+6,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,637 miles
    Test number
    781667688847
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,505 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,505 miles
    Test number
    308011875018
    • NoteFront brake discs slighty worn

  16. Fail109,505 miles (+9,100)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,505 miles
    Test number
    207540975036
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs slighty worn

  17. Pass100,405 miles (+20,181)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,405 miles
    Test number
    189429314221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,224 miles
    Test number
    258943213254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,224 miles (+18,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,224 miles
    Test number
    677323413240
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass61,777 miles (+20,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,777 miles
    Test number
    727563022239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass40,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    149751581155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,896 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,896 miles
    Test number
    526951381109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB08 TFX

Does LB08 TFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 TFX expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TFX?
The MOT on LB08 TFX expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 TFX done?
LB08 TFX was recorded at 156,425 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 8,182 miles a year.
Has LB08 TFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TFX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 TFX 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 TFX find?
LB08 TFX passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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