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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 VZMMOT history

LB08 VZM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2026
Mileage
78,477 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 VZM
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
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 VZM was last recorded at 78,477 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 11,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,740 miles · 16 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
11,737 miles
Average per year
4,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,477 miles
  • 2023 – 66,740 miles
  • 2022 – 59,619 miles
  • 2021 – 56,221 miles
  • 2020 – 52,428 miles
  • 2019 – 49,644 miles
  • 2018 – 46,567 miles
  • 2017 – 42,339 miles
  • 2016 – 38,152 miles
  • 2015 – 34,779 miles
  • 2014 – 29,204 miles
  • 2013 – 24,245 miles
  • 2012 – 19,373 miles
  • 2011 – 15,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,477 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,477 miles (+11,737)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    150513596131
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass66,740 miles (+7,121)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    257549638610
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass59,619 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,619 miles
    Test number
    979060056912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,221 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    538221720057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,428 miles (+2,784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,428 miles
    Test number
    800103356549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass49,644 miles (+3,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    816722155485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    402351570188
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail46,567 miles (+4,228)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,567 miles
    Test number
    903869962572
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass42,339 miles (+4,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,339 miles
    Test number
    935117501871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass38,152 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,152 miles
    Test number
    735390383485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass34,779 miles (+5,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,779 miles
    Test number
    908585740314
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn from outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low from outer edge

  12. Pass29,204 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,204 miles
    Test number
    577985544239
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

  13. Fail29,204 miles (+4,959)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,204 miles
    Test number
    998794444251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note225/50 R16 92V BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050AI (RFT)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn heavily on outer edges

  14. Fail24,245 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,245 miles
    Test number
    385106163467
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  15. Pass24,245 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,245 miles
    Test number
    988186263227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,373 miles
    Test number
    276305862498
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail19,373 miles (+3,652)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,373 miles
    Test number
    945485262108
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass15,721 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    15,721 miles
    Test number
    719887481153
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB08 VZM

Does LB08 VZM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 VZM expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 VZM?
The MOT on LB08 VZM expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 VZM done?
LB08 VZM was recorded at 78,477 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 4,646 miles a year.
Has LB08 VZM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 VZM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LB08 VZM 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 VZM find?
LB08 VZM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin all round; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.

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