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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TNJMOT history

LB08 TNJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 197,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
197,304 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TNJ was last recorded at 197,304 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 14,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,950 miles · 25 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
14,354 miles
Average per year
8,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,304 miles
  • 2023 – 182,950 miles
  • 2022 – 169,365 miles
  • 2021 – 165,774 miles
  • 2020 – 162,340 miles
  • 2019 – 158,336 miles
  • 2018 – 152,181 miles
  • 2017 – 144,693 miles
  • 2016 – 137,477 miles
  • 2015 – 130,998 miles
  • 2014 – 124,772 miles
  • 2013 – 124,392 miles
  • 2012 – 103,328 miles
  • 2011 – 87,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,304 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,304 miles (+14,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    197,304 miles
    Test number
    224055685850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,950 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,950 miles
    Test number
    436924466057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail182,868 miles (+13,503)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,868 miles
    Test number
    178880756767
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass169,365 miles (+3,591)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,365 miles
    Test number
    191259931437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,774 miles (+3,434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,774 miles
    Test number
    775569082544
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass162,340 miles (+4,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    449294932387
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass158,336 miles (+6,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    158,336 miles
    Test number
    383846798741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  8. Pass152,181 miles (+7,488)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    152,181 miles
    Test number
    372199096554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,693 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    786316935534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,477 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,477 miles
    Test number
    966617614808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,998 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    130,998 miles
    Test number
    165602955463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,772 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    124,772 miles
    Test number
    877246744085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,392 miles (+21,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,392 miles
    Test number
    749699523251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,328 miles (+15,332)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,328 miles
    Test number
    455250062175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    87,996 miles
    Test number
    357001961145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 TNJ

Does LB08 TNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 TNJ expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TNJ?
The MOT on LB08 TNJ expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 TNJ done?
LB08 TNJ was recorded at 197,304 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 8,546 miles a year.
Has LB08 TNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TNJ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 TNJ 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 TNJ find?
LB08 TNJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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