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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 XMZMOT history

LB08 XMZ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 216,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
216,768 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 XMZ
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
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 XMZ was last recorded at 216,768 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,762 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
9,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 216,768 miles
  • 2024 – 212,280 miles
  • 2023 – 210,807 miles
  • 2022 – 208,975 miles
  • 2021 – 202,214 miles
  • 2020 – 191,834 miles
  • 2019 – 178,940 miles
  • 2018 – 165,734 miles
  • 2017 – 155,519 miles
  • 2016 – 144,055 miles
  • 2015 – 131,174 miles
  • 2014 – 118,637 miles
  • 2013 – 107,807 miles
  • 2012 – 93,365 miles
  • 2011 – 82,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,768 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,768 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    216,768 miles
    Test number
    541477095880
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  2. Fail216,762 miles (+4,482)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,762 miles
    Test number
    328601670571
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  3. Pass212,280 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    212,280 miles
    Test number
    830333929893
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass210,807 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    210,807 miles
    Test number
    330330214885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass208,975 miles (+6,761)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    208,975 miles
    Test number
    113430530684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass202,214 miles (+10,380)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    202,214 miles
    Test number
    740906782795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass191,834 miles (+12,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    191,834 miles
    Test number
    262159348356
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexis slightly perished
    • AdvisoryParts and places have surface corrosion

  8. Pass178,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    178,940 miles
    Test number
    697165298449
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexis slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi heavily corroded

  9. Fail178,939 miles (+13,205)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,939 miles
    Test number
    341936675729
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexis slightly perished
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi heavily corroded

  10. Pass165,734 miles (+10,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,734 miles
    Test number
    839952919087
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi deteriorated but not blowing
    • AdvisoryItems on dash and windscreen but not effecting drivers view
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake flexi hose slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake flexi hose slight deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass155,519 miles (+11,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    155,519 miles
    Test number
    854367555987
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer tyre wall worn

  12. Pass144,055 miles (+12,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,055 miles
    Test number
    378533592908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass131,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,174 miles
    Test number
    775688415199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail131,174 miles (+12,537)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,174 miles
    Test number
    439367115159
    • DangerousO/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge recommend replacment asap
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass118,637 miles (+10,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,637 miles
    Test number
    139059764026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass107,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,807 miles
    Test number
    537231973060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,807 miles (+14,442)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,807 miles
    Test number
    828470373075
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  18. Pass93,365 miles (+10,729)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    817195942028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,636 miles
    Test number
    127073551199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 XMZ

Does LB08 XMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 XMZ expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 XMZ?
The MOT on LB08 XMZ expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 XMZ done?
LB08 XMZ was recorded at 216,768 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 9,373 miles a year.
Has LB08 XMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 XMZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB08 XMZ 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 XMZ find?
LB08 XMZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; brake warning light on dash.

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