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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 ZFWMOT history

LB08 ZFW is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 125,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,447 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZFW
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
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZFW was last recorded at 125,447 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,443 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,447 miles
  • 2024 – 120,150 miles
  • 2023 – 114,811 miles
  • 2022 – 110,931 miles
  • 2021 – 105,075 miles
  • 2020 – 101,086 miles
  • 2019 – 96,401 miles
  • 2018 – 94,220 miles
  • 2017 – 84,743 miles
  • 2016 – 79,856 miles
  • 2015 – 70,105 miles
  • 2014 – 65,761 miles
  • 2013 – 62,161 miles
  • 2012 – 58,763 miles
  • 2011 – 47,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,447 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,447 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,447 miles
    Test number
    806872579576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail125,443 miles (+5,293)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    589826941501
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass120,150 miles (+5,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,150 miles
    Test number
    884238365812
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass114,811 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,811 miles
    Test number
    699021286980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass110,931 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,931 miles
    Test number
    559958875140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,075 miles (+3,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,075 miles
    Test number
    248942751709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass101,086 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    101,086 miles
    Test number
    647289080174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,401 miles (+2,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    119958337200
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front clamp. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,220 miles (+9,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,220 miles
    Test number
    688904997002
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass84,743 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,743 miles
    Test number
    813026878155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,856 miles (+9,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,856 miles
    Test number
    185401896448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass70,105 miles (+4,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,105 miles
    Test number
    267567985069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,761 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,761 miles
    Test number
    145795394418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,161 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    548667173113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,763 miles (+11,636)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,763 miles
    Test number
    945210862139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    316275871134
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB08 ZFW

Does LB08 ZFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 ZFW is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZFW?
The MOT on LB08 ZFW is valid until 20 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 ZFW done?
LB08 ZFW was recorded at 125,447 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZFW has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZFW 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 ZFW find?
LB08 ZFW passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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