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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 WAEMOT history

LB08 WAE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 102,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
102,586 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 WAE
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
24 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 WAE was last recorded at 102,586 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3,099 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,487 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,099 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,586 miles
  • 2025 – 99,487 miles
  • 2024 – 95,435 miles
  • 2023 – 91,766 miles
  • 2022 – 78,710 miles
  • 2021 – 70,243 miles
  • 2020 – 63,090 miles
  • 2019 – 54,924 miles
  • 2018 – 52,545 miles
  • 2017 – 49,863 miles
  • 2016 – 43,874 miles
  • 2015 – 36,506 miles
  • 2014 – 26,547 miles
  • 2013 – 21,620 miles
  • 2012 – 16,386 miles
  • 2011 – 12,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    102,586 miles
    Test number
    582651466539
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail102,586 miles (+3,099)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,586 miles
    Test number
    240153820298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,487 miles (+4,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    99,487 miles
    Test number
    644792329734
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,435 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,435 miles
    Test number
    947623473203
    • 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))

  5. Pass91,766 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    672532751974
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail91,766 miles (+13,056)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    112230381759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOdd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.
    • AdvisoryOffside front flexi-brake hose is inadequately supported/secured.

  7. Pass78,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    989114536253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,710 miles (+8,467)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    615740202836
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear straight arm loos (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    956054478729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,243 miles (+7,153)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    617841870390
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened When wheel is turned the linkage is sitting against the strut causing the damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

  11. Pass63,090 miles (+8,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    485542351298
    • 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))

  12. Pass54,924 miles (+2,379)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    996841976614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass52,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    446932279354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail52,545 miles (+2,682)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    844869267600
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,863 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,863 miles
    Test number
    673601418617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail49,863 miles (+5,989)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,863 miles
    Test number
    846009631384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass43,874 miles (+7,368)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    676278107929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,506 miles (+9,959)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,506 miles
    Test number
    326380445139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,547 miles (+4,927)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,547 miles
    Test number
    125149234139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass21,620 miles (+5,234)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,620 miles
    Test number
    856452883128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass16,386 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,386 miles
    Test number
    577632472159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,366 miles
    Test number
    647741171196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 WAE

Does LB08 WAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 WAE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 WAE?
The MOT on LB08 WAE is valid until 13 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 WAE done?
LB08 WAE was recorded at 102,586 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has LB08 WAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 WAE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 WAE 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 WAE find?
LB08 WAE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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