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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

LB08 TGNMOT history

LB08 TGN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
195,191 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TGN was last recorded at 195,191 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 8,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,390 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,801 miles
Average per year
9,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,191 miles
  • 2025 – 186,390 miles
  • 2024 – 180,336 miles
  • 2023 – 172,026 miles
  • 2022 – 164,833 miles
  • 2021 – 158,588 miles
  • 2019 – 148,459 miles
  • 2018 – 136,506 miles
  • 2017 – 117,178 miles
  • 2016 – 116,913 miles
  • 2015 – 107,473 miles
  • 2014 – 96,658 miles
  • 2013 – 84,860 miles
  • 2012 – 68,146 miles
  • 2011 – 51,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,191 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,191 miles (+8,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    195,191 miles
    Test number
    399629330532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass186,390 miles (+6,054)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    186,390 miles
    Test number
    410780344801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass180,336 miles (+8,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    180,336 miles
    Test number
    425832367336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass172,026 miles (+7,193)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    172,026 miles
    Test number
    112995392593
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass164,833 miles (+6,245)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,833 miles
    Test number
    604310347473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass158,588 miles (+10,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,588 miles
    Test number
    835501883883
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    148,459 miles
    Test number
    274616432362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,459 miles (+11,953)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,459 miles
    Test number
    265812100313
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass136,506 miles (+19,328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    284006124368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,178 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,178 miles
    Test number
    848083150698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,913 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    116,913 miles
    Test number
    821381996368
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  12. Fail116,913 miles (+9,440)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,913 miles
    Test number
    375116855906
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  13. Pass107,473 miles (+10,815)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,473 miles
    Test number
    736718575144
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail96,658 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,658 miles
    Test number
    196004004273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass96,658 miles (+11,798)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,658 miles
    Test number
    818584504245
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass84,860 miles (+16,714)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    576289993112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,146 miles (+17,141)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    787910002244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,005 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    337187001459
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,005 miles
    Test number
    449097501261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 TGN

Does LB08 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TGN is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TGN?
The MOT on LB08 TGN is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 TGN done?
LB08 TGN was recorded at 195,191 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 9,931 miles a year.
Has LB08 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TGN has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LB08 TGN 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 TGN find?
LB08 TGN passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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