BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,171 cc
LB08 XNRMOT history
LB08 XNR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,436 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 117,436 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,171 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 XNR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 XNR was last recorded at 117,436 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 5,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,621 miles · 24 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,815 miles
- Average per year
- 6,171 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,436 miles
- 2024 – 111,621 miles
- 2023 – 106,938 miles
- 2022 – 106,685 miles
- 2021 – 105,984 miles
- 2020 – 92,268 miles
- 2019 – 76,008 miles
- 2018 – 65,116 miles
- 2017 – 56,177 miles
- 2016 – 53,158 miles
- 2015 – 47,605 miles
- 2014 – 42,944 miles
- 2013 – 37,991 miles
- 2012 – 32,028 miles
- 2011 – 26,351 miles
- 2010 – 22,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,436 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,436 miles (+5,815)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 117,436 miles
- Test number
- 662598422183
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,621 miles (+29)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 111,621 miles
- Test number
- 883338100099
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail111,592 miles (+4,654)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,592 miles
- Test number
- 458474851233
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass106,938 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 106,938 miles
- Test number
- 199777185233
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail106,933 miles (+248)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,933 miles
- Test number
- 981943980845
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam OSF and NSF main beam are turning “on” and “off” without operating the switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass106,685 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 106,685 miles
- Test number
- 596503301756
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail106,684 miles (+700)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,684 miles
- Test number
- 357707828582
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,984 miles (+13,716)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,984 miles
- Test number
- 672118629868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,268 miles (+16,260)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 92,268 miles
- Test number
- 946249769161
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass76,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 76,008 miles
- Test number
- 583301081278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,004 miles (+10,888)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,004 miles
- Test number
- 160286837144
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass65,116 miles (+8,939)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 65,116 miles
- Test number
- 816949836664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,177 miles (+3,019)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,177 miles
- Test number
- 806347304988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,158 miles (+5,553)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 53,158 miles
- Test number
- 594419396758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,605 miles (+4,661)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 47,605 miles
- Test number
- 298727615218
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass42,944 miles (+4,953)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 42,944 miles
- Test number
- 275789604231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,991 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 37,991 miles
- Test number
- 337667113418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,991 miles (+5,963)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,991 miles
- Test number
- 497807813272
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass32,028 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,028 miles
- Test number
- 849665112253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,351 miles (+4,032)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 26,351 miles
- Test number
- 347847101443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 22,319 miles
- Test number
- 940997710208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 XNR
- Does LB08 XNR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 XNR is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 XNR?
- The MOT on LB08 XNR is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 XNR done?
- LB08 XNR was recorded at 117,436 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 6,171 miles a year.
- Has LB08 XNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 XNR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB08 XNR 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 XNR find?
- LB08 XNR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.
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