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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 YVEMOT history

LB08 YVE is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
177,596 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 YVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 YVE was last recorded at 177,596 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,592 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,596 miles
  • 2025 – 171,233 miles
  • 2024 – 163,223 miles
  • 2023 – 152,902 miles
  • 2022 – 145,025 miles
  • 2021 – 135,571 miles
  • 2020 – 128,682 miles
  • 2019 – 125,429 miles
  • 2018 – 120,716 miles
  • 2017 – 109,168 miles
  • 2016 – 100,160 miles
  • 2014 – 95,379 miles
  • 2013 – 78,970 miles
  • 2012 – 62,045 miles
  • 2011 – 41,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear subframe corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,596 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    177,596 miles
    Test number
    104985180707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail177,592 miles (+6,359)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,592 miles
    Test number
    655547183871
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / End sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass171,233 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    171,233 miles
    Test number
    403599207421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion

  4. Fail171,091 miles (+7,868)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,091 miles
    Test number
    682338694139
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion

  5. Pass163,223 miles (+10,321)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,223 miles
    Test number
    488469864748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,902 miles (+7,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,902 miles
    Test number
    848689266168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass145,025 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,025 miles
    Test number
    833481564714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail145,004 miles (+9,433)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,004 miles
    Test number
    731700294748
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,571 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,571 miles
    Test number
    907770632609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,682 miles (+3,253)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,682 miles
    Test number
    786561444687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass125,429 miles (+4,713)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    405882813645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass120,716 miles (+11,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,716 miles
    Test number
    265167560200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass109,168 miles (+9,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    405582918617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass100,160 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,160 miles
    Test number
    885346862965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,379 miles (+8,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,379 miles
    Test number
    186603954321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    319932404067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,407 miles (+7,437)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,407 miles
    Test number
    639012904031
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,970 miles (+16,925)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,970 miles
    Test number
    236264953103
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight noise from engine

  19. Pass62,045 miles (+20,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    187237872120
    • 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)

  20. Pass41,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    768575971195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB08 YVE

Does LB08 YVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YVE is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 YVE?
The MOT on LB08 YVE is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB08 YVE done?
LB08 YVE was recorded at 177,596 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,896 miles a year.
Has LB08 YVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 YVE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 YVE 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 YVE find?
LB08 YVE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear nail in tyre; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / end sill, and 5 more.

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