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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 TZNMOT history

LB08 TZN is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
152,173 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 TZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 TZN was last recorded at 152,173 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 11,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,818 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
11,355 miles
Average per year
5,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,173 miles
  • 2025 – 140,818 miles
  • 2024 – 130,925 miles
  • 2022 – 130,063 miles
  • 2021 – 128,939 miles
  • 2020 – 126,241 miles
  • 2019 – 122,112 miles
  • 2018 – 114,510 miles
  • 2017 – 110,565 miles
  • 2016 – 105,031 miles
  • 2015 – 99,908 miles
  • 2013 – 88,322 miles
  • 2012 – 81,560 miles
  • 2011 – 63,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,173 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner nearside and offside sills corroded but not deemed excessive
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear tyre condition[cracks] and tread depth 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,173 miles (+11,355)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    152,173 miles
    Test number
    470444709539
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner nearside and offside sills corroded but not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive

  2. Pass140,818 miles (+9,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,818 miles
    Test number
    176808704348
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and has been painted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,925 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    130,925 miles
    Test number
    901055002547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,923 miles (+860)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,923 miles
    Test number
    889299219177
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,063 miles (+1,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,063 miles
    Test number
    226637792404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Has Multiple Areas Of Corrosion

  6. Pass128,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,939 miles
    Test number
    711273244296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre condition[cracks] and tread depth 2mm

  7. Fail128,939 miles (+2,698)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,939 miles
    Test number
    603934787034
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion in suspension bracket/ mounting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre condition[cracks] and tread depth 2mm

  8. Pass126,241 miles (+4,129)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,241 miles
    Test number
    988985271955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass122,112 miles (+7,602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    936874162259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,510 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    774639452139
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail114,510 miles (+3,945)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    113826889622
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass110,565 miles (+5,534)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,565 miles
    Test number
    361486763248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Pass105,031 miles (+5,123)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,031 miles
    Test number
    961076836693
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass99,908 miles (+11,586)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,908 miles
    Test number
    395845825472
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMil on

  15. Pass88,322 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,322 miles
    Test number
    395157093471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,317 miles (+6,757)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,317 miles
    Test number
    518472093269
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,560 miles (+18,308)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    989434382169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,252 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,252 miles
    Test number
    707879391140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,249 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,249 miles
    Test number
    305243091113
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB08 TZN

Does LB08 TZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 TZN is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 TZN?
The MOT on LB08 TZN is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 TZN done?
LB08 TZN was recorded at 152,173 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,965 miles a year.
Has LB08 TZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 TZN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB08 TZN 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 TZN find?
LB08 TZN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four; rear inner nearside and offside sills corroded but not deemed excessive, and 2 more.

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