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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TJZMOT history

LB08 TJZ is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,896 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TJZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TJZ was last recorded at 95,896 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 6,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
89,102 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,794 miles
Average per year
4,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,896 miles
  • 2024 – 89,102 miles
  • 2023 – 82,936 miles
  • 2022 – 79,838 miles
  • 2021 – 75,309 miles
  • 2020 – 66,397 miles
  • 2019 – 58,709 miles
  • 2018 – 54,046 miles
  • 2017 – 51,876 miles
  • 2016 – 48,749 miles
  • 2015 – 46,341 miles
  • 2014 – 41,941 miles
  • 2013 – 38,578 miles
  • 2012 – 33,186 miles
  • 2011 – 25,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,896 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,896 miles (+6,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,896 miles
    Test number
    713818953463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass89,102 miles (+6,166)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    263993834470
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass82,936 miles (+3,098)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,936 miles
    Test number
    861311336194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,838 miles (+4,529)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,838 miles
    Test number
    426852537309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,309 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    591514617713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,397 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    707538871819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,709 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,709 miles
    Test number
    305078736919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,046 miles (+2,170)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,046 miles
    Test number
    586445408453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass51,876 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,876 miles
    Test number
    828133020805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,749 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,749 miles
    Test number
    578222499486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,341 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,341 miles
    Test number
    255881685190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,941 miles (+3,363)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    548077894136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass38,578 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,578 miles
    Test number
    819531993145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,186 miles (+7,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    289815982152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass25,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,455 miles
    Test number
    375467081102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 TJZ

Does LB08 TJZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TJZ is valid until 14 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TJZ?
The MOT on LB08 TJZ is valid until 14 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 TJZ done?
LB08 TJZ was recorded at 95,896 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 4,934 miles a year.
Has LB08 TJZ ever failed its MOT?
No. LB08 TJZ has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LB08 TJZ 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 TJZ find?
LB08 TJZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing; rear macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts.

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