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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UBLMOT history

LB08 UBL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,783 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UBL was last recorded at 119,783 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 3,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,819 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,964 miles
Average per year
6,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,783 miles
  • 2025 – 115,819 miles
  • 2024 – 112,324 miles
  • 2023 – 107,236 miles
  • 2021 – 104,275 miles
  • 2020 – 101,295 miles
  • 2019 – 95,784 miles
  • 2018 – 85,324 miles
  • 2017 – 75,353 miles
  • 2016 – 63,784 miles
  • 2015 – 54,837 miles
  • 2014 – 49,362 miles
  • 2013 – 41,387 miles
  • 2012 – 35,088 miles
  • 2011 – 29,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both rear tyre inner edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s front tyre edge wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,783 miles (+3,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,783 miles
    Test number
    130409607349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass115,819 miles (+3,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,819 miles
    Test number
    597105088955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,324 miles (+5,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    112,324 miles
    Test number
    609340164049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,236 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,236 miles
    Test number
    239935759569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass104,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    110589993364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail104,265 miles (+2,970)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,265 miles
    Test number
    536143873417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass101,295 miles (+5,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,295 miles
    Test number
    390674399129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass95,784 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,784 miles
    Test number
    561991097663
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre edge wear

  9. Fail95,729 miles (+10,405)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,729 miles
    Test number
    288477140131
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre inner edge wear
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre edge wear

  10. Pass85,324 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    558122421581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,353 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    426186296985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,241 miles (+11,457)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,241 miles
    Test number
    847459917512
    • 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)

  13. Pass63,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    279961038188
    • 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)

  14. Fail63,784 miles (+8,947)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    237039527291
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

  15. Pass54,837 miles (+5,475)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,837 miles
    Test number
    157402943111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,362 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    806640204318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,387 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,387 miles
    Test number
    927746793109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,088 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,088 miles
    Test number
    258285192132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,093 miles
    Test number
    577743901292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 UBL

Does LB08 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UBL is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UBL?
The MOT on LB08 UBL is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UBL done?
LB08 UBL was recorded at 119,783 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,147 miles a year.
Has LB08 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UBL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 UBL 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 UBL find?
LB08 UBL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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