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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 AVNMOT history

LR08 AVN is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 179,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.

LR08 AVN white 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 19 Mar 2025
Mileage
179,717 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AVN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AVN was last recorded at 179,717 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 12,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,913 miles · 4 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
12,804 miles
Average per year
11,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,717 miles
  • 2023 – 166,913 miles
  • 2022 – 158,435 miles
  • 2021 – 147,846 miles
  • 2020 – 139,936 miles
  • 2019 – 131,087 miles
  • 2018 – 119,678 miles
  • 2017 – 107,217 miles
  • 2016 – 92,169 miles
  • 2015 – 77,415 miles
  • 2014 – 62,962 miles
  • 2013 – 46,406 miles
  • 2012 – 29,364 miles
  • 2011 – 27,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,717 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.

  • Covers fitted at time of test

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front tyres worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,717 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,717 miles
    Test number
    811584505654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,913 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,913 miles
    Test number
    643222675030
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak on DPF joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail166,913 miles (+17)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,913 miles
    Test number
    136075773128
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak on DPF joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front brake reaction arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracks in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail166,896 miles (+8,461)2 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,896 miles
    Test number
    946829068918
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass158,435 miles (+10,589)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    158,435 miles
    Test number
    238458957771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,846 miles (+7,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,846 miles
    Test number
    607476824266
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  7. Pass139,936 miles (+8,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,936 miles
    Test number
    821420498088
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  8. Pass131,087 miles (+11,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,087 miles
    Test number
    977484295612
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  9. Pass119,678 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,678 miles
    Test number
    462947212579
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  10. Fail119,676 miles (+12,459)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,676 miles
    Test number
    691342618361
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  11. Pass107,217 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    220516799090
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  12. Fail107,210 miles (+15,041)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,210 miles
    Test number
    375519002961
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  13. Pass92,169 miles (+14,754)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,169 miles
    Test number
    398410025727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,415 miles (+14,453)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    978613135043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    159662934465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,962 miles (+16,556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    635535324035
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass46,406 miles (+17,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    917619923070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass29,364 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    29,364 miles
    Test number
    259627132085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,774 miles
    Test number
    186292381433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 AVN

Does LR08 AVN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AVN expired on 19 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AVN?
The MOT on LR08 AVN expired on 19 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AVN done?
LR08 AVN was recorded at 179,717 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 11,693 miles a year.
Has LR08 AVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AVN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 AVN 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 AVN find?
LR08 AVN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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