BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
LB08 XOLMOT history
LB08 XOL is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,104 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 179,104 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 11,673 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 XOL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 XOL was last recorded at 179,104 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 2,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,416 miles · 15 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,688 miles
- Average per year
- 11,673 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 179,104 miles
- 2024 – 176,416 miles
- 2023 – 172,668 miles
- 2021 – 168,559 miles
- 2020 – 167,260 miles
- 2019 – 152,842 miles
- 2018 – 134,944 miles
- 2017 – 116,102 miles
- 2016 – 96,256 miles
- 2015 – 77,110 miles
- 2014 – 58,539 miles
- 2013 – 41,841 miles
- 2012 – 29,799 miles
- 2011 – 20,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,104 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (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.
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,104 miles (+2,688)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 179,104 miles
- Test number
- 616536132809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,416 miles (+3,748)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 176,416 miles
- Test number
- 508476658997
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass172,668 miles (+4,109)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 172,668 miles
- Test number
- 892688742860
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass168,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 168,559 miles
- Test number
- 498423540454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,559 miles (+1,299)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,559 miles
- Test number
- 789762927441
- MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass167,260 miles (+14,418)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 167,260 miles
- Test number
- 471133328723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,842 miles (+341)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 152,842 miles
- Test number
- 394314361305
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,501 miles (+17,557)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,501 miles
- Test number
- 438773485355
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,944 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 134,944 miles
- Test number
- 929724984769
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,936 miles (+18,834)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,936 miles
- Test number
- 837625393673
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,102 miles (+19,846)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 116,102 miles
- Test number
- 765257399753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,256 miles (+19,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 96,256 miles
- Test number
- 698186791704
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass77,110 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,110 miles
- Test number
- 669437985186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,099 miles (+18,560)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,099 miles
- Test number
- 798564375150
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass58,539 miles (+16,698)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 58,539 miles
- Test number
- 268997374498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,841 miles (+12,042)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 41,841 miles
- Test number
- 527795283107
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass29,799 miles (+9,566)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 29,799 miles
- Test number
- 889085282163
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass20,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 20,233 miles
- Test number
- 228036481420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 XOL
- Does LB08 XOL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 XOL expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 XOL?
- The MOT on LB08 XOL expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 XOL done?
- LB08 XOL was recorded at 179,104 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 11,673 miles a year.
- Has LB08 XOL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 XOL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB08 XOL 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 XOL find?
- LB08 XOL passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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