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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 VZKMOT history

LB08 VZK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
156,687 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2024
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VZK
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
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VZK was last recorded at 156,687 miles on 24 Aug 2024, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,674 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
8,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,687 miles
  • 2023 – 153,674 miles
  • 2022 – 146,577 miles
  • 2021 – 143,800 miles
  • 2020 – 136,667 miles
  • 2019 – 128,580 miles
  • 2018 – 124,709 miles
  • 2017 – 121,232 miles
  • 2016 – 115,539 miles
  • 2015 – 109,137 miles
  • 2014 – 90,992 miles
  • 2013 – 77,436 miles
  • 2012 – 61,754 miles
  • 2011 – 44,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,687 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,687 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,687 miles
    Test number
    563733499063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,674 miles (+7,097)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    153,674 miles
    Test number
    501137156577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,577 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,577 miles
    Test number
    744011344767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,800 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    143,800 miles
    Test number
    335339705992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,796 miles (+7,129)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    506302170132
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass136,667 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    136,667 miles
    Test number
    997075202809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass128,580 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    766874050456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,709 miles (+3,477)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,709 miles
    Test number
    256893346295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,232 miles (+5,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,232 miles
    Test number
    493755256608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass115,539 miles (+6,402)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,539 miles
    Test number
    461961396094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass109,137 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,137 miles
    Test number
    859010273445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail109,097 miles (+18,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,097 miles
    Test number
    993725212831
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass90,992 miles (+13,556)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,992 miles
    Test number
    336480244244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,436 miles (+15,682)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,436 miles
    Test number
    165206343200
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteClamp snapped on exhaust causing minor leak of gasses

  15. Pass61,754 miles (+17,421)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    445189242265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,333 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    648641551215
    • 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)

Questions about LB08 VZK

Does LB08 VZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VZK expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VZK?
The MOT on LB08 VZK expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VZK done?
LB08 VZK was recorded at 156,687 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2024, an average of 8,669 miles a year.
Has LB08 VZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VZK has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB08 VZK 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 VZK find?
LB08 VZK passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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