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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TJUMOT history

LB08 TJU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
129,005 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TJU was last recorded at 129,005 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 1,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,882 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,123 miles
Average per year
8,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,005 miles
  • 2022 – 127,882 miles
  • 2020 – 126,372 miles
  • 2019 – 119,313 miles
  • 2018 – 111,804 miles
  • 2017 – 101,298 miles
  • 2016 – 93,932 miles
  • 2015 – 82,520 miles
  • 2014 – 70,831 miles
  • 2013 – 54,212 miles
  • 2012 – 39,243 miles
  • 2011 – 26,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,005 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,005 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    193805093523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,882 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,882 miles
    Test number
    225795093136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,372 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,372 miles
    Test number
    455509166227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Fail126,372 miles (+7,059)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,372 miles
    Test number
    831281747324
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass119,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,313 miles
    Test number
    205342516112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail119,313 miles (+7,509)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,313 miles
    Test number
    172038845826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass111,804 miles (+10,506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    336427612215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass101,298 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,298 miles
    Test number
    257292662209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,932 miles
    Test number
    853868040413
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Fail93,932 miles (+11,412)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,932 miles
    Test number
    597158086032
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  11. Pass82,520 miles (+11,689)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    457212218406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,831 miles (+16,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    445626814219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass54,212 miles (+14,969)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    365151103243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,243 miles (+12,790)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,243 miles
    Test number
    338027302208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,453 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    945843511220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,943 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,943 miles
    Test number
    305544301245
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in wall

Questions about LB08 TJU

Does LB08 TJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 TJU expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TJU?
The MOT on LB08 TJU expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 TJU done?
LB08 TJU was recorded at 129,005 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 8,853 miles a year.
Has LB08 TJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TJU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LB08 TJU 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 TJU find?
LB08 TJU passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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