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BMW F Series

Yellow and Black · Petrol · 2008 · 798 cc

LC08 OCBMOT history

LC08 OCB is a yellow and black petrol BMW F Series first used on 29 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,933 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 OCB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
F Series
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 OCB was last recorded at 79,933 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,471 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,462 miles
Average per year
4,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,933 miles
  • 2024 – 78,471 miles
  • 2023 – 76,690 miles
  • 2022 – 74,106 miles
  • 2021 – 70,362 miles
  • 2020 – 68,023 miles
  • 2019 – 62,603 miles
  • 2017 – 53,645 miles
  • 2016 – 48,300 miles
  • 2015 – 42,394 miles
  • 2014 – 36,845 miles
  • 2013 – 30,917 miles
  • 2012 – 25,367 miles
  • 2011 – 19,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,933 miles
  • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,933 miles (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,933 miles
    Test number
    167977773411
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  2. Pass78,471 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    819259799254
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,471 miles (+1,781)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    468942900477
    • MajorDrive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,690 miles (+2,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,690 miles
    Test number
    512752010126
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  5. Pass74,106 miles (+2,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    109337451276
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Pass72,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    585938765550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail72,054 miles (+1,692)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,054 miles
    Test number
    251696772454
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    952166438835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,362 miles (+2,339)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,362 miles
    Test number
    125918641441
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,023 miles (+5,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,023 miles
    Test number
    103957313763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,603 miles (+8,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    600654438044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  12. Pass53,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    344055873739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  13. Fail53,645 miles (+5,345)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,645 miles
    Test number
    502016230333
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  14. Pass48,300 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    918340474169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

  15. Fail48,300 miles (+5,906)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,300 miles
    Test number
    822231506032
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

  16. Pass42,394 miles (+5,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    847713115186
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

  17. Fail36,845 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    225798814183
    • Repaired at testDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  18. Pass36,845 miles (+5,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,845 miles
    Test number
    485708314167
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Pass30,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,917 miles
    Test number
    137002323144
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  20. Fail30,917 miles (+5,550)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,917 miles
    Test number
    905122823121
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureDrive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  21. Pass25,367 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    287993422431
    • NoteRear brake lever has alot of travel

  22. Fail25,367 miles (+6,227)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,367 miles
    Test number
    705933622180
    • FailureDrive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
    • FailureFront wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
    • FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
    • NoteRear brake lever has alot of travel

  23. Pass19,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,140 miles
    Test number
    965774321134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 OCB

Does LC08 OCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 OCB is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 OCB?
The MOT on LC08 OCB is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 OCB done?
LC08 OCB was recorded at 79,933 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 4,157 miles a year.
Has LC08 OCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 OCB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC08 OCB 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 LC08 OCB find?
LC08 OCB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy.

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