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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UCJMOT history

LB08 UCJ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
136,094 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UCJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UCJ was last recorded at 136,094 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,067 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
7,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,094 miles
  • 2021 – 132,595 miles
  • 2020 – 112,789 miles
  • 2019 – 102,869 miles
  • 2018 – 96,510 miles
  • 2017 – 90,912 miles
  • 2016 – 83,933 miles
  • 2015 – 78,273 miles
  • 2014 – 72,429 miles
  • 2013 – 63,348 miles
  • 2012 – 56,780 miles
  • 2011 – 49,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,094 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,094 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    697035804347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail136,067 miles (+3,472)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,067 miles
    Test number
    626069126884
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel noisey
  3. Pass132,595 miles (+299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,595 miles
    Test number
    576654948903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail132,296 miles (+19,507)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,296 miles
    Test number
    447633230846
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass112,789 miles (+9,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,789 miles
    Test number
    415592408644
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass102,869 miles (+6,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    209855274390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Pass96,510 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,510 miles
    Test number
    320287985862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail96,505 miles (+12)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,505 miles
    Test number
    240415511911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail96,493 miles (+5,581)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,493 miles
    Test number
    984268856866
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe mount bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe mount bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
  10. Pass90,912 miles (+6,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,912 miles
    Test number
    236305356098
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
  11. Pass83,933 miles (+5,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,933 miles
    Test number
    459425474309
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Pass78,273 miles (+5,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    78,273 miles
    Test number
    698159584238
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted upper and lower
  13. Pass72,429 miles (+9,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,429 miles
    Test number
    249297764237
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass63,348 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    768787163278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,780 miles (+7,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,780 miles
    Test number
    366872272412
    • 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)
  16. Pass49,207 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    967729261241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,886 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,886 miles
    Test number
    259925581471
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteADVISE FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES. BRIDGESTONE.205/55/R16/91V. L/H/F 3.0.MM. R/H/F 4.0.MM.

Questions about LB08 UCJ

Does LB08 UCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UCJ expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UCJ?
The MOT on LB08 UCJ expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UCJ done?
LB08 UCJ was recorded at 136,094 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 7,839 miles a year.
Has LB08 UCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UCJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 UCJ 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 UCJ find?
LB08 UCJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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