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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

LR08 AEYMOT history

LR08 AEY is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 246,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2023.

LR08 AEY blue 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 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
246,256 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AEY was last recorded at 246,256 miles on 9 Oct 2023, 13,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,078 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
13,178 miles
Average per year
15,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 246,256 miles
  • 2022 – 233,078 miles
  • 2021 – 216,995 miles
  • 2020 – 202,494 miles
  • 2019 – 181,110 miles
  • 2018 – 165,792 miles
  • 2017 – 148,588 miles
  • 2016 – 131,972 miles
  • 2015 – 113,327 miles
  • 2014 – 91,535 miles
  • 2013 – 75,439 miles
  • 2012 – 65,840 miles
  • 2011 – 55,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,256 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front brake hose starting to perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,256 miles (+13,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    246,256 miles
    Test number
    824699620226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass233,078 miles (+16,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    233,078 miles
    Test number
    806676431524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass216,995 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    216,995 miles
    Test number
    515132134982
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail216,995 miles (+14,501)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,995 miles
    Test number
    705887822300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass202,494 miles (+21,384)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,494 miles
    Test number
    641562724715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass181,110 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,110 miles
    Test number
    103101828523
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose starting to perish

  7. Fail181,110 miles (+15,318)2 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,110 miles
    Test number
    784808783904
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass165,792 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    165,792 miles
    Test number
    334367450609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have inner edge wear.
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.

  9. Fail165,792 miles (+17,204)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,792 miles
    Test number
    197448867567
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have inner edge wear.
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.

  10. Pass148,588 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    148,588 miles
    Test number
    330367083764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail148,583 miles (+16,611)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    623451831212
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass131,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,972 miles
    Test number
    562989064379
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail131,972 miles (+18,645)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,972 miles
    Test number
    114051654335
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,327 miles (+21,792)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,327 miles
    Test number
    489924455057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,535 miles (+16,096)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    645865764025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,439 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    156805763449
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass75,439 miles (+9,599)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    536695063089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,840 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,840 miles
    Test number
    736909162045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    498057961065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AEY

Does LR08 AEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AEY expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AEY?
The MOT on LR08 AEY expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AEY done?
LR08 AEY was recorded at 246,256 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2023, an average of 15,163 miles a year.
Has LR08 AEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AEY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 AEY 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 LR08 AEY find?
LR08 AEY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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