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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TKTMOT history

LB08 TKT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 78,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2026
Mileage
78,008 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TKT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TKT was last recorded at 78,008 miles on 25 Jun 2025, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,970 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,008 miles
  • 2024 – 77,970 miles
  • 2023 – 77,545 miles
  • 2022 – 76,691 miles
  • 2021 – 72,979 miles
  • 2020 – 72,721 miles
  • 2019 – 68,574 miles
  • 2018 – 61,744 miles
  • 2017 – 57,191 miles
  • 2016 – 50,738 miles
  • 2015 – 47,397 miles
  • 2014 – 41,642 miles
  • 2013 – 41,198 miles
  • 2012 – 37,167 miles
  • 2011 – 28,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,008 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre slight wear on inside 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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,008 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,008 miles
    Test number
    720328311038
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre slight wear on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass77,970 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,970 miles
    Test number
    230854554912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    603067499671
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on edges and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail77,542 miles (+851)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,542 miles
    Test number
    676675454817
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre worn on edges and nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,691 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,691 miles
    Test number
    327059601937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,686 miles (+3,707)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    885812932130
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

  7. Pass72,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    102634359757
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail72,979 miles (+258)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    256115673071
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,721 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,721 miles
    Test number
    715397032968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,717 miles (+4,143)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,717 miles
    Test number
    481216795797
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting low

  11. Pass68,574 miles (+6,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    68,574 miles
    Test number
    518905108935
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass61,744 miles (+240)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    638312333565
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail61,504 miles (+4,313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,504 miles
    Test number
    834066771697
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass57,191 miles (+6,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,191 miles
    Test number
    679235769576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing between tread blocks
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass50,738 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    462440756248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,397 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,397 miles
    Test number
    493893515250
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass41,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    708707964176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,642 miles (+444)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,642 miles
    Test number
    946067964124
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass41,198 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    347645483172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,167 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    37,167 miles
    Test number
    355604592195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,166 miles (+8,590)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    306944072193
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass28,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    695861881194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 TKT

Does LB08 TKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 TKT expired on 9 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TKT?
The MOT on LB08 TKT expired on 9 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 TKT done?
LB08 TKT was recorded at 78,008 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has LB08 TKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TKT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 TKT 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 TKT find?
LB08 TKT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre slight wear on inside edge..

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