BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 TOAMOT history
LB08 TOA is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 135,046 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 135,046 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 TOA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 TOA was last recorded at 135,046 miles on 1 May 2026, 5,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,201 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,845 miles
- Average per year
- 6,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,046 miles
- 2025 – 129,201 miles
- 2024 – 118,910 miles
- 2023 – 110,089 miles
- 2022 – 107,401 miles
- 2021 – 105,105 miles
- 2020 – 102,141 miles
- 2019 – 97,002 miles
- 2018 – 91,967 miles
- 2017 – 85,539 miles
- 2016 – 79,616 miles
- 2015 – 75,288 miles
- 2014 – 70,262 miles
- 2013 – 63,012 miles
- 2012 – 53,540 miles
- 2011 – 39,592 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,046 miles
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
18 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,046 miles (+5,845)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 135,046 miles
- Test number
- 100846438165
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass129,201 miles (+10,291)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 129,201 miles
- Test number
- 471233587064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass118,910 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,910 miles
- Test number
- 451676413069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail118,903 miles (+8,814)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,903 miles
- Test number
- 238799225490
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,089 miles (+2,688)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,089 miles
- Test number
- 331165851036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,401 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 107,401 miles
- Test number
- 831397248070
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,105 miles (+2,964)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 105,105 miles
- Test number
- 245131956679
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub frame support corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass102,141 miles (+5,139)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 102,141 miles
- Test number
- 570661759305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,002 miles (+5,035)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 97,002 miles
- Test number
- 183702955882
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,967 miles (+6,428)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 91,967 miles
- Test number
- 513310349483
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass85,539 miles (+5,923)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 85,539 miles
- Test number
- 947025241004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,616 miles (+4,328)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 79,616 miles
- Test number
- 699474285082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,288 miles (+5,026)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 75,288 miles
- Test number
- 546272745064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,262 miles (+7,250)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 70,262 miles
- Test number
- 238497534027
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass63,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 63,012 miles
- Test number
- 598812343078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,012 miles (+9,472)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,012 miles
- Test number
- 629082943001
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass53,540 miles (+13,948)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,540 miles
- Test number
- 428466232180
- NoteLight scratching to windscreen.
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and nail in tread (just pass).
- NoteOffside rear tyre getting worn on inner edge.
Pass39,592 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 39,592 miles
- Test number
- 728189431108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 TOA
- Does LB08 TOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TOA is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 TOA?
- The MOT on LB08 TOA is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 TOA done?
- LB08 TOA was recorded at 135,046 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,384 miles a year.
- Has LB08 TOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 TOA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 TOA 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 TOA find?
- LB08 TOA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe corroded.
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