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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 AVPMOT history

LR08 AVP is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LR08 AVP black 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 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,171 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 AVP
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
19 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 AVP was last recorded at 119,171 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,163 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,171 miles
  • 2024 – 111,846 miles
  • 2023 – 99,124 miles
  • 2022 – 91,155 miles
  • 2021 – 88,085 miles
  • 2020 – 85,383 miles
  • 2019 – 78,639 miles
  • 2018 – 71,681 miles
  • 2017 – 65,904 miles
  • 2016 – 58,481 miles
  • 2015 – 49,625 miles
  • 2014 – 43,495 miles
  • 2013 – 38,389 miles
  • 2012 – 32,891 miles
  • 2011 – 24,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,171 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe brace corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe brace corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,171 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,171 miles
    Test number
    882647054284
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe brace corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe brace corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,163 miles (+7,317)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,163 miles
    Test number
    949570433787
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe brace corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe brace corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,846 miles (+12,722)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,846 miles
    Test number
    534441760738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,124 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,124 miles
    Test number
    770555189782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail99,122 miles (+7,967)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,122 miles
    Test number
    332893684675
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass91,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,155 miles
    Test number
    318187325970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,155 miles (+3,070)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,155 miles
    Test number
    550731642151
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass88,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    985982563166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,085 miles (+5)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    898675751862
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers out adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail88,080 miles (+2,697)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    961745682576
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible join cracked/damaged (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,383 miles (+6,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,383 miles
    Test number
    908503297111
    • 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))

  12. Pass78,639 miles (+6,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,639 miles
    Test number
    651496401031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))

  13. Pass71,681 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,681 miles
    Test number
    877409856617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,904 miles (+7,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,904 miles
    Test number
    829001188209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    341523707273
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

  16. Fail58,481 miles (+8,856)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,481 miles
    Test number
    451563117991
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

  17. Pass49,625 miles (+6,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,625 miles
    Test number
    488681225154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,495 miles (+5,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    647599724195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    289080133440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,389 miles (+5,498)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,389 miles
    Test number
    149189423157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front windscreen wiper worn

  21. Pass32,891 miles (+8,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,891 miles
    Test number
    296123922127
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges.

  22. Pass24,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    889233931118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 AVP

Does LR08 AVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 AVP expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 AVP?
The MOT on LR08 AVP expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 AVP done?
LR08 AVP was recorded at 119,171 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,543 miles a year.
Has LR08 AVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 AVP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 AVP 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 AVP find?
LR08 AVP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front subframe brace corroded, and 6 more.

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