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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 UEWMOT history

LB08 UEW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 184,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
184,015 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 UEW
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
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 UEW was last recorded at 184,015 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,938 miles · 19 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
8,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,015 miles
  • 2021 – 179,950 miles
  • 2020 – 170,039 miles
  • 2019 – 155,705 miles
  • 2018 – 139,082 miles
  • 2017 – 129,016 miles
  • 2016 – 127,695 miles
  • 2015 – 125,287 miles
  • 2014 – 116,315 miles
  • 2013 – 107,837 miles
  • 2012 – 99,627 miles
  • 2011 – 89,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,015 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,015 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    184,015 miles
    Test number
    829354181667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,938 miles (+3,988)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,938 miles
    Test number
    928174914155
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorLower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass179,950 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    179,950 miles
    Test number
    490227112082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,936 miles (+9,897)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,936 miles
    Test number
    578946131048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass170,039 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,039 miles
    Test number
    270917733333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail169,664 miles (+13,959)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,664 miles
    Test number
    199199634047
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,705 miles (+16,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,705 miles
    Test number
    963158613297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass139,082 miles (+10,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,082 miles
    Test number
    329800375553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,016 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    468699074292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,695 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    127,695 miles
    Test number
    781947102261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,287 miles (+8,972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,287 miles
    Test number
    157496675134
    • NoteBoth front brake flex hoses perishing.
    • NoteWear to n/s/r tyre (small split noted).

  12. Pass116,315 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,315 miles
    Test number
    937969364170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,837 miles (+8,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,837 miles
    Test number
    465165673120
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass99,627 miles (+9,754)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,627 miles
    Test number
    969294682139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,873 miles
    Test number
    426189081128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 UEW

Does LB08 UEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 UEW expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 UEW?
The MOT on LB08 UEW expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 UEW done?
LB08 UEW was recorded at 184,015 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 8,250 miles a year.
Has LB08 UEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 UEW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 UEW 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 UEW find?
LB08 UEW passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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