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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LB08 YVCMOT history

LB08 YVC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
90,167 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YVC was last recorded at 90,167 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2016: 41,031 miles, lower than 41,205 miles on 20 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,120 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
7,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 90,167 miles
  • 2021 – 85,431 miles
  • 2020 – 79,673 miles
  • 2019 – 74,240 miles
  • 2018 – 68,726 miles
  • 2017 – 55,720 miles
  • 2016 – 41,031 miles
  • 2015 – 27,279 miles
  • 2014 – 23,943 miles
  • 2013 – 20,744 miles
  • 2012 – 13,670 miles
  • 2011 – 10,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,167 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,167 miles
    Test number
    956808188140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,120 miles (+4,689)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,120 miles
    Test number
    504238452096
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,431 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    948232170013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail85,355 miles (+5,682)4 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    816166155670
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass79,673 miles (+5,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,673 miles
    Test number
    143493519726
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront b/pads 50% worn
    • AdvisoryRear b/pads 80% worn
    • AdvisorySlight top seal seepage from front shock absorbers

  6. Pass74,240 miles (+5,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,240 miles
    Test number
    397644266089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,726 miles (+13,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    743505117018
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber weeping

  8. Pass55,720 miles (+14,689)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    416829538949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,031 miles (-174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,031 miles
    Test number
    448389165734
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail41,205 miles (+13,926)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,205 miles
    Test number
    652073907382
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass27,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    157021975429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,279 miles (+3,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    127371175420
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass23,943 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    23,943 miles
    Test number
    947610794188
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront damage , bonnet hard to open
    • NoteNs headlamp washer cover missing
    • NoteTpw light on
    • NoteUndertray damaged

  14. Fail23,943 miles (+3,199)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,943 miles
    Test number
    736653384168
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront damage , bonnet hard to open
    • NoteNs headlamp washer cover missing
    • NoteTpw light on
    • NoteUndertray damaged

  15. Pass20,744 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,744 miles
    Test number
    108031913279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass16,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    345444523006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail16,433 miles (+2,763)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,433 miles
    Test number
    559753223070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass13,670 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    13,670 miles
    Test number
    355060302426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,741 miles
    Test number
    995506591122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,741 miles2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,741 miles
    Test number
    579019381168
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LB08 YVC

Does LB08 YVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 YVC expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YVC?
The MOT on LB08 YVC expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 YVC done?
LB08 YVC was recorded at 90,167 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 7,440 miles a year.
Has LB08 YVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YVC has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB08 YVC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB08 YVC find?
LB08 YVC passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer wall; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer wall; oil leak, but not excessive.

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