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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LO08 OHLMOT history

LO08 OHL is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

LO08 OHL black 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,074 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OHL was last recorded at 138,074 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,477 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
597 miles
Average per year
5,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,074 miles
  • 2024 – 137,477 miles
  • 2023 – 133,373 miles
  • 2022 – 128,237 miles
  • 2021 – 119,844 miles
  • 2020 – 109,630 miles
  • 2019 – 103,748 miles
  • 2018 – 94,775 miles
  • 2016 – 87,917 miles
  • 2015 – 81,315 miles
  • 2014 – 75,997 miles
  • 2013 – 62,736 miles
  • 2012 – 56,741 miles
  • 2011 – 51,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,074 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,074 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,074 miles
    Test number
    594644411152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,477 miles (+4,104)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,477 miles
    Test number
    385261611582
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,373 miles (+5,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    811009501517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both sides bolts worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,237 miles
    Test number
    346973415417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail128,237 miles (+8,393)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,237 miles
    Test number
    728249421515
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass119,844 miles (+10,214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,844 miles
    Test number
    143175742028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,630 miles (+5,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,630 miles
    Test number
    726614644934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,748 miles
    Test number
    862924746068
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  9. Fail103,748 miles (+8,973)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,748 miles
    Test number
    227755351337
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

  10. Pass94,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    892620958812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail94,775 miles (+6,858)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,775 miles
    Test number
    333600729087
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement The rear arm has excess play (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass87,917 miles (+6,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,917 miles
    Test number
    698871030448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass81,315 miles (+488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    784560267100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail80,827 miles (+4,830)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    637857358295
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured X2 (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LOWER (PRESSED INTO HUB) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2X (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CUT TO TREAD (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint OUTER (PRESSED INTO HUB) (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured 5X (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint INNER (ARM) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT INNER TRACK ROD BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO SHOWING CORDS ON INSIDE EDGE

  15. Pass75,997 miles (+13,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    177974514380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    196613833284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,736 miles (+5,995)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,736 miles
    Test number
    405553333216
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass56,741 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    128145912281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    639176501275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OHL

Does LO08 OHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OHL is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OHL?
The MOT on LO08 OHL is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OHL done?
LO08 OHL was recorded at 138,074 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
Has LO08 OHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OHL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LO08 OHL 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 LO08 OHL find?
LO08 OHL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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