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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UDKMOT history

LB08 UDK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,873 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UDK was last recorded at 132,873 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,860 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,013 miles
Average per year
5,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,873 miles
  • 2025 – 130,860 miles
  • 2024 – 129,953 miles
  • 2022 – 126,227 miles
  • 2021 – 124,291 miles
  • 2020 – 118,913 miles
  • 2019 – 113,446 miles
  • 2018 – 108,714 miles
  • 2017 – 105,225 miles
  • 2015 – 97,205 miles
  • 2014 – 83,331 miles
  • 2013 – 66,562 miles
  • 2012 – 53,825 miles
  • 2011 – 44,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,873 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak under tray wet

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,873 miles (+2,013)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,873 miles
    Test number
    963203691898
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass130,860 miles (+907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    130,860 miles
    Test number
    189717552982
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,953 miles (+3,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    331074818007
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,227 miles (+1,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,227 miles
    Test number
    190370884033
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  5. Pass124,291 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,291 miles
    Test number
    460214059500
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under tray wet

  6. Fail124,291 miles (+5,378)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,291 miles
    Test number
    680233737522
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak under tray wet

  7. Pass118,913 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,913 miles
    Test number
    478656729228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,709 miles (+5,263)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    488129882176
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,446 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    196428920872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail113,445 miles (+4,731)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,445 miles
    Test number
    648881551286
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass108,714 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    846006151900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer TYRE EDGE WORN

  12. Fail108,713 miles (+3,488)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    283203115146
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE WORN
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer TYRE EDGE WORN

  13. Pass105,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    445066090741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,225 miles (+8,020)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,225 miles
    Test number
    994490697931
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure loose arm (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass97,205 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,205 miles
    Test number
    162026007806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,204 miles (+13,873)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,204 miles
    Test number
    616832577995
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass83,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    989152684107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,331 miles (+16,769)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    309815274155
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass66,562 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    737799873123
    • NoteE M L ON
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail66,562 miles (+12,737)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,562 miles
    Test number
    577048673180
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteE M L ON
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass53,825 miles (+9,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,825 miles
    Test number
    616638462118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,153 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,153 miles
    Test number
    559080281167
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyers worn to 3mm

Questions about LB08 UDK

Does LB08 UDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 UDK is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UDK?
The MOT on LB08 UDK is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 UDK done?
LB08 UDK was recorded at 132,873 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,808 miles a year.
Has LB08 UDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UDK has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 UDK 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 UDK find?
LB08 UDK passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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