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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UBTMOT history

LB08 UBT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2023
Mileage
135,216 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UBT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UBT was last recorded at 135,216 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 3,784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2018: 80,360 miles, lower than 109,097 miles on 4 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,432 miles · 14 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,784 miles
Average per year
7,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,216 miles
  • 2021 – 131,432 miles
  • 2020 – 127,822 miles
  • 2019 – 123,955 miles
  • 2018 – 116,823 miles
  • 2017 – 109,097 miles
  • 2016 – 101,396 miles
  • 2015 – 94,985 miles
  • 2014 – 88,111 miles
  • 2013 – 74,688 miles
  • 2012 – 61,816 miles
  • 2011 – 51,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,216 miles
    Test number
    455197883873
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail135,216 miles (+3,784)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,216 miles
    Test number
    669161905049
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,432 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    131,432 miles
    Test number
    207731329372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail131,429 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    508937463047
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass127,822 miles (+26)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    186360805182
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mesh at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both near subframe and fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail127,796 miles (+3,841)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,796 miles
    Test number
    910505176677
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn At rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At mesh at flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both near subframe and fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,955 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,955 miles
    Test number
    941975632620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail123,935 miles (+7,112)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,935 miles
    Test number
    353296583112
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure

  9. Pass116,823 miles (+36,463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,823 miles
    Test number
    134546850147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,360 miles (-28,737)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,360 miles
    Test number
    516927438232
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,097 miles (+7,701)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    509470770502
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass101,396 miles (+6,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,396 miles
    Test number
    566013961108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    957309278028
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail94,985 miles (+6,874)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    504768309493
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,111 miles (+13,423)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    255095214324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass74,688 miles (+236)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,688 miles
    Test number
    145976123301
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail74,452 miles (+12,636)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    975957813307
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,816 miles (+10,703)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    406995822427
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass51,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    417806821375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,113 miles (+6,449)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    316166721366
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass44,664 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,664 miles
    Test number
    587734751100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have accelerated tread wear on the inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre has no tread on the outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre has no tread on the outer edge

Questions about LB08 UBT

Does LB08 UBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UBT expired on 18 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UBT?
The MOT on LB08 UBT expired on 18 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UBT done?
LB08 UBT was recorded at 135,216 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 7,974 miles a year.
Has LB08 UBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UBT has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 UBT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 UBT find?
LB08 UBT passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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