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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LC08 ORYMOT history

LC08 ORY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 90,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

LC08 ORY black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2026
Mileage
90,317 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 ORY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 ORY was last recorded at 90,317 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 18,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,423 miles · 11 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
18,894 miles
Average per year
6,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,317 miles
  • 2024 – 71,423 miles
  • 2023 – 62,488 miles
  • 2022 – 58,847 miles
  • 2021 – 54,939 miles
  • 2020 – 49,005 miles
  • 2019 – 42,053 miles
  • 2018 – 35,718 miles
  • 2017 – 27,863 miles
  • 2016 – 25,953 miles
  • 2015 – 24,317 miles
  • 2013 – 17,992 miles
  • 2012 – 12,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,317 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,317 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    90,317 miles
    Test number
    229666291250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,317 miles (+18,894)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,317 miles
    Test number
    758425362226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,423 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    914343916099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,388 miles (+8,900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,388 miles
    Test number
    228057724032
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass62,488 miles (+3,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    120436772442
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass58,847 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    450721837555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,939 miles (+5,934)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,939 miles
    Test number
    920186290027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,005 miles (+6,952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    474943352634
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn to legal limit on edges of tread

  9. Pass42,053 miles (+6,335)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2020
    Odometer
    42,053 miles
    Test number
    396246603050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    808878952605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,718 miles (+7,855)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    163045225839
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass27,863 miles (+1,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,863 miles
    Test number
    690602876288
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass25,953 miles (+1,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    25,953 miles
    Test number
    891239642747
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass24,317 miles (+6,325)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,317 miles
    Test number
    257346525467
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass17,992 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    17,992 miles
    Test number
    618226743317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,786 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,786 miles
    Test number
    705132632199
    • Note(front) tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail12,778 miles1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,778 miles
    Test number
    395719322142
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Note(front) tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LC08 ORY

Does LC08 ORY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 ORY expired on 10 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 ORY?
The MOT on LC08 ORY expired on 10 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 ORY done?
LC08 ORY was recorded at 90,317 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 6,045 miles a year.
Has LC08 ORY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 ORY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LC08 ORY 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 ORY find?
LC08 ORY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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