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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 AFJMOT history

LR08 AFJ is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

LR08 AFJ grey 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
180,791 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AFJ was last recorded at 180,791 miles on 22 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,790 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,791 miles
  • 2025 – 168,599 miles
  • 2024 – 165,852 miles
  • 2023 – 162,296 miles
  • 2022 – 155,104 miles
  • 2021 – 146,327 miles
  • 2020 – 145,376 miles
  • 2019 – 143,241 miles
  • 2018 – 139,618 miles
  • 2017 – 137,017 miles
  • 2016 – 126,980 miles
  • 2015 – 118,881 miles
  • 2014 – 102,425 miles
  • 2013 – 73,060 miles
  • 2012 – 48,714 miles
  • 2011 – 32,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,791 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front wiper blades smearing slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on outer edge of tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,791 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    180,791 miles
    Test number
    428313446782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail180,790 miles (+12,191)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,790 miles
    Test number
    490270699620
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass168,599 miles (+2,747)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,599 miles
    Test number
    387128991888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,852 miles (+3,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    165,852 miles
    Test number
    377913387570
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass162,296 miles (+7,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,296 miles
    Test number
    830954489264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass155,104 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    155,104 miles
    Test number
    271546712023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail155,080 miles (+8,753)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,080 miles
    Test number
    364249776930
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/rear wrong size 255-35-18 3 outher tyres 225-35-18 (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre presure warning light on

  8. Pass146,327 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,327 miles
    Test number
    609522612021
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVIN plate damaged.

  9. Fail146,325 miles (+949)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,325 miles
    Test number
    433344863150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing slightly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVIN plate damaged.

  10. Pass145,376 miles (+2,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,376 miles
    Test number
    758754617556
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass143,241 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,241 miles
    Test number
    318753038712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass139,618 miles (+2,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    139,618 miles
    Test number
    825010337661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass137,017 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    137,017 miles
    Test number
    152834274420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail137,016 miles (+10,036)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,016 miles
    Test number
    281987041547
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass126,980 miles (+8,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,980 miles
    Test number
    318931218842
    • AdvisoryChildseat nearside rear
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass118,881 miles (+16,456)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,881 miles
    Test number
    627281275033
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers smearing

  17. Pass102,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,425 miles
    Test number
    555150684049
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail102,425 miles (+29,365)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,425 miles
    Test number
    486920684052
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,060 miles (+24,346)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    379213773020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,714 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,714 miles
    Test number
    199951182429
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass48,714 miles (+15,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,714 miles
    Test number
    996611982085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,828 miles
    Test number
    378943581024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AFJ

Does LR08 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 AFJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AFJ?
The MOT on LR08 AFJ is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 AFJ done?
LR08 AFJ was recorded at 180,791 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,759 miles a year.
Has LR08 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AFJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 AFJ 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 AFJ find?
LR08 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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