Renault Grand Espace
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LO08 BMUMOT history
LO08 BMU is a grey diesel Renault Grand Espace first used on 4 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 153,160 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 153,160 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 BMU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Renault
- Model
- Grand Espace
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Aug 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 BMU was last recorded at 153,160 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Feb 2018: 136,448 miles, lower than 356,052 miles on 27 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,074 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 86 miles
- Average per year
- 7,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,160 miles
- 2025 – 152,388 miles
- 2024 – 151,433 miles
- 2023 – 148,286 miles
- 2022 – 145,450 miles
- 2021 – 142,037 miles
- 2020 – 140,662 miles
- 2019 – 137,874 miles
- 2018 – 136,448 miles
- 2017 – 356,052 miles
- 2016 – 127,684 miles
- 2014 – 103,382 miles
- 2013 – 89,306 miles
- 2012 – 67,202 miles
- 2011 – 49,096 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,160 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Driver side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides, front. (2.3 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,160 miles (+86)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 153,160 miles
- Test number
- 950855664581
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted Driver side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides, front. (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail153,074 miles (+686)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,074 miles
- Test number
- 264774668701
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken Driver side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSeat belt installation causes a seat belt component fitted to a seat to significantly intrude into a gangway and likely to injure a passenger All rear seat belts. (10.1 (v))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Driver side. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both sides, front. (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass152,388 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,388 miles
- Test number
- 242070343287
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail152,383 miles (+950)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,383 miles
- Test number
- 811027983214
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass151,433 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 151,433 miles
- Test number
- 499939766277
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Fail151,433 miles (+3,147)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,433 miles
- Test number
- 350008801982
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass148,286 miles (+2,836)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 148,286 miles
- Test number
- 988243517825
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
Pass145,450 miles (+3,413)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 145,450 miles
- Test number
- 719603515867
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings are corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers wing mirror is damaged
Pass142,037 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 142,037 miles
- Test number
- 736150331690
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are pitted inner surface
Fail142,036 miles (+1,374)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,036 miles
- Test number
- 332197173927
- DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are pitted inner surface
- AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside front track end has slight play
- AdvisoryRear brake pads are low
Pass140,662 miles (+2,788)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 140,662 miles
- Test number
- 899224823872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,874 miles (+1,426)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 137,874 miles
- Test number
- 769176054155
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,448 miles (-219,604)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 136,448 miles
- Test number
- 981149428866
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass356,052 miles (+223,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 356,052 miles
- Test number
- 855172901046
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOff side front door mirror has had repairs
Fail132,702 miles (+5,018)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,702 miles
- Test number
- 253939932881
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOff side front door mirror has had repairs
Pass127,684 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 127,684 miles
- Test number
- 760120919957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail127,684 miles (+24,302)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,684 miles
- Test number
- 124957291804
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass103,382 miles (+14,076)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 103,382 miles
- Test number
- 989563054140
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear exhaust hangers deteriorated.
Pass89,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 89,306 miles
- Test number
- 188665623283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,306 miles (+22,104)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,306 miles
- Test number
- 757254823245
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass67,202 miles (+18,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 67,202 miles
- Test number
- 735095402209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 49,096 miles
- Test number
- 905968481194
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LO08 BMU
- Does LO08 BMU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 BMU is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 BMU?
- The MOT on LO08 BMU is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LO08 BMU done?
- LO08 BMU was recorded at 153,160 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
- Has LO08 BMU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 BMU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LO08 BMU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LO08 BMU find?
- LO08 BMU passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front road wheel slightly distorted driver side.; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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