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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

LC08 BYXMOT history

LC08 BYX is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 28 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 131,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LC08 BYX blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,424 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 BYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 BYX was last recorded at 131,424 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,323 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,424 miles
  • 2017 – 100,947 miles
  • 2016 – 90,967 miles
  • 2015 – 79,461 miles
  • 2014 – 66,661 miles
  • 2013 – 55,159 miles
  • 2012 – 53,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,424 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 24 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,424 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,424 miles
    Test number
    592204958714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,323 miles (+30,376)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,323 miles
    Test number
    319103204720
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Section near mounting point welded over/around remaining corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper ball joint arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass100,947 miles (+9,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,947 miles
    Test number
    291481540459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge, plus deep cut to inner wall but not exposing cords (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn to 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  4. Pass90,967 miles (+11,506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,967 miles
    Test number
    611595152810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken, however exhaust still secure
  5. Pass79,461 miles (+12,800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,461 miles
    Test number
    525881595017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,661 miles (+11,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    505682194019
    • 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)
  7. Pass55,159 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    185117583018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,349 miles
    Test number
    688204982030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 BYX

Does LC08 BYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 BYX is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC08 BYX?
The MOT on LC08 BYX is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC08 BYX done?
LC08 BYX was recorded at 131,424 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has LC08 BYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 BYX has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LC08 BYX 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 BYX find?
LC08 BYX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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