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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LB08 ZPUMOT history

LB08 ZPU is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,016 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB08 ZPU
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
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB08 ZPU was last recorded at 135,016 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 11,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,827 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
11,189 miles
Average per year
8,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,016 miles
  • 2024 – 123,827 miles
  • 2023 – 113,008 miles
  • 2022 – 102,944 miles
  • 2021 – 92,692 miles
  • 2020 – 87,324 miles
  • 2019 – 83,275 miles
  • 2018 – 74,525 miles
  • 2017 – 64,409 miles
  • 2016 – 56,030 miles
  • 2015 – 49,218 miles
  • 2014 – 40,812 miles
  • 2013 – 33,917 miles
  • 2012 – 26,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,016 miles (+11,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,016 miles
    Test number
    483034199872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass123,827 miles (+10,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,827 miles
    Test number
    673971750575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,008 miles
    Test number
    579289243212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,008 miles (+10,064)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,008 miles
    Test number
    473023054606
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,944 miles (+10,252)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,944 miles
    Test number
    348326914338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,692 miles (+5,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    92,692 miles
    Test number
    361976430700
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass87,324 miles (+4,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,324 miles
    Test number
    239175126901
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass83,275 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,275 miles
    Test number
    872827277237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,525 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,525 miles
    Test number
    603368493059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,409 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    64,409 miles
    Test number
    906321554429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,030 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    644854233249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,218 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    393542053426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,812 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    378335324255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    389400943482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,917 miles (+7,280)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,917 miles
    Test number
    696950143212
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass26,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    308774842278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,633 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    317444042481
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about LB08 ZPU

Does LB08 ZPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB08 ZPU expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB08 ZPU?
The MOT on LB08 ZPU expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB08 ZPU done?
LB08 ZPU was recorded at 135,016 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 8,353 miles a year.
Has LB08 ZPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB08 ZPU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB08 ZPU 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 ZPU find?
LB08 ZPU passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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