BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LB08 YVWMOT history
LB08 YVW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,902 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 74,902 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 YVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 YVW was last recorded at 74,902 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,975 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 927 miles
- Average per year
- 2,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,902 miles
- 2025 – 73,975 miles
- 2024 – 73,310 miles
- 2023 – 72,722 miles
- 2022 – 72,048 miles
- 2021 – 71,012 miles
- 2019 – 69,604 miles
- 2018 – 68,050 miles
- 2017 – 66,263 miles
- 2016 – 64,385 miles
- 2015 – 62,173 miles
- 2014 – 54,833 miles
- 2012 – 46,745 miles
- 2011 – 41,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Engine cover fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Sill covers fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Under tray fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,902 miles (+927)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 74,902 miles
- Test number
- 631812926219
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,975 miles (+665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 73,975 miles
- Test number
- 395026449257
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass73,310 miles (+588)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 73,310 miles
- Test number
- 940550742594
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass72,722 miles (+674)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 72,722 miles
- Test number
- 288247808984
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
Pass72,048 miles (+1,036)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 72,048 miles
- Test number
- 606201799439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,012 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 71,012 miles
- Test number
- 622657741482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,010 miles (+1,406)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,010 miles
- Test number
- 702120028879
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,604 miles (+1,554)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,604 miles
- Test number
- 181002615231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,050 miles (+1,787)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 68,050 miles
- Test number
- 686076938142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,263 miles (+1,878)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 66,263 miles
- Test number
- 322703185289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,385 miles (+2,212)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 64,385 miles
- Test number
- 775254361811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,173 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,173 miles
- Test number
- 495368905254
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass62,173 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,173 miles
- Test number
- 715368705286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,007 miles (+7,174)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 62,007 miles
- Test number
- 428548755022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,833 miles (+8,088)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 54,833 miles
- Test number
- 145618254437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,745 miles (+4,789)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 46,745 miles
- Test number
- 917335252287
- NoteBrake pad sensor is damaged on the osr
Pass41,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 41,956 miles
- Test number
- 926455941203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 YVW
- Does LB08 YVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 YVW is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 YVW?
- The MOT on LB08 YVW is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 YVW done?
- LB08 YVW was recorded at 74,902 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,287 miles a year.
- Has LB08 YVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 YVW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LB08 YVW 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 YVW find?
- LB08 YVW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms.
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