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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 YTZMOT history

LB08 YTZ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2023
Mileage
101,336 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YTZ
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 25 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YTZ was last recorded at 101,336 miles on 26 Nov 2022, 7,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,960 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
7,376 miles
Average per year
6,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 101,336 miles
  • 2021 – 93,960 miles
  • 2020 – 86,959 miles
  • 2019 – 78,377 miles
  • 2018 – 72,911 miles
  • 2017 – 69,140 miles
  • 2016 – 64,636 miles
  • 2015 – 59,789 miles
  • 2014 – 50,975 miles
  • 2013 – 41,996 miles
  • 2012 – 32,776 miles
  • 2011 – 21,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,336 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut on inner sidewall Rep/ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut in its edge Rep/ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut on inner sidewall Rep/ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    827518400706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail101,336 miles (+7,376)3 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    306741470617
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass93,960 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    93,960 miles
    Test number
    860268761543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut on inner sidewall Rep/ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut in its edge Rep/ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut on inner sidewall Rep/ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail93,916 miles (+6,957)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,916 miles
    Test number
    592616443358
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut on inner sidewall Rep/ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut in its edge Rep/ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut on inner sidewall Rep/ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass86,959 miles (+4,436)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,959 miles
    Test number
    131661776341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,523 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,523 miles
    Test number
    524902658407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail82,489 miles (+4,112)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    581191052721
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass78,377 miles (+5,466)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,377 miles
    Test number
    325427207040
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass72,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,911 miles
    Test number
    795241876254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,909 miles (+3,769)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    870396170126
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  11. Pass69,140 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    292626503546
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside
  12. Pass64,636 miles (+4,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    560841575256
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components on the underside
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside
  13. Pass59,789 miles (+8,814)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,789 miles
    Test number
    459570845111
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass50,975 miles (+8,979)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    756782644171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,996 miles (+9,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,996 miles
    Test number
    255048323114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass32,776 miles (+11,230)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    289643822134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,546 miles
    Test number
    189456921164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,546 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,546 miles
    Test number
    746535221175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB08 YTZ

Does LB08 YTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 YTZ expired on 25 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YTZ?
The MOT on LB08 YTZ expired on 25 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 YTZ done?
LB08 YTZ was recorded at 101,336 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2022, an average of 6,901 miles a year.
Has LB08 YTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YTZ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 YTZ 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 YTZ find?
LB08 YTZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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