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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LO08 OJRMOT history

LO08 OJR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LO08 OJR 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 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,569 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO08 OJR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO08 OJR was last recorded at 88,569 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 6,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,594 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,975 miles
Average per year
4,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,569 miles
  • 2025 – 81,594 miles
  • 2024 – 75,989 miles
  • 2023 – 70,112 miles
  • 2022 – 65,251 miles
  • 2021 – 60,844 miles
  • 2020 – 59,150 miles
  • 2019 – 57,541 miles
  • 2018 – 54,601 miles
  • 2017 – 53,805 miles
  • 2016 – 53,286 miles
  • 2015 – 52,868 miles
  • 2014 – 50,695 miles
  • 2012 – 53,721 miles
  • 2011 – 25,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,569 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,569 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,569 miles
    Test number
    476609309026
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail88,568 miles (+6,974)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,568 miles
    Test number
    343912032177
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,594 miles (+5,605)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,594 miles
    Test number
    870473103087
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass75,989 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,989 miles
    Test number
    282445928763
    • AdvisoryRear shock covers loose

  5. Pass70,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    156487945344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail70,112 miles (+4,861)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    158197152355
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,251 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,251 miles
    Test number
    706409559953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,844 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,844 miles
    Test number
    803050635664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,150 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    210650735386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,541 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,541 miles
    Test number
    734063719011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    938494701113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,600 miles (+795)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,600 miles
    Test number
    979281091842
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  13. Pass53,805 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    450812645049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,286 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    53,286 miles
    Test number
    182777838049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,868 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    543157490008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,695 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    929401134308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,604 miles
    Test number
    498626694152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,829 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,829 km
    Test number
    745646793102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass53,721 miles (+28,265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,721 miles
    Test number
    899611792158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,456 miles
    Test number
    275605981458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO08 OJR

Does LO08 OJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO08 OJR is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO08 OJR?
The MOT on LO08 OJR is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO08 OJR done?
LO08 OJR was recorded at 88,569 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
Has LO08 OJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO08 OJR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LO08 OJR 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 OJR find?
LO08 OJR passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear inner position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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