BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 DFPMOT history
LR08 DFP is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 186,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 186,050 mi
- At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 DFP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Nov 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR08 DFP was last recorded at 186,050 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 186,020 miles · 17 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 8,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 186,050 miles
- 2022 – 185,989 miles
- 2021 – 185,168 miles
- 2020 – 177,611 miles
- 2019 – 168,297 miles
- 2018 – 158,092 miles
- 2017 – 154,011 miles
- 2016 – 148,376 miles
- 2015 – 142,873 miles
- 2014 – 139,284 miles
- 2013 – 134,495 miles
- 2012 – 112,522 miles
- 2011 – 82,097 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail186,050 miles
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail186,050 miles (+30)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,050 miles
- Test number
- 457860688387
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail186,020 miles (+31)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,020 miles
- Test number
- 229573861175
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass185,989 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 185,989 miles
- Test number
- 199125446069
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail185,986 miles (+818)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,986 miles
- Test number
- 292671489918
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image poor (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass185,168 miles (+7,557)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 185,168 miles
- Test number
- 248148953598
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,611 miles (+9,314)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 177,611 miles
- Test number
- 696823552828
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass168,297 miles (+10,205)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 168,297 miles
- Test number
- 567110108818
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass158,092 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 158,092 miles
- Test number
- 801089179645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass154,011 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 154,011 miles
- Test number
- 946110234921
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail154,001 miles (+5,625)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,001 miles
- Test number
- 800148942774
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass148,376 miles (+5,503)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 148,376 miles
- Test number
- 968920115816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,873 miles (+3,589)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2016
- Odometer
- 142,873 miles
- Test number
- 828391015120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,284 miles (+4,789)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2015
- Odometer
- 139,284 miles
- Test number
- 375041124117
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass134,495 miles (+21,973)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 134,495 miles
- Test number
- 205480733455
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,522 miles (+297)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 112,522 miles
- Test number
- 419168202164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWipers start to smear
Fail112,225 miles (+30,128)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,225 miles
- Test number
- 175473802184
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteWipers start to smear
Pass82,097 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 82,097 miles
- Test number
- 118302281000
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about LR08 DFP
- Does LR08 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 DFP expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 DFP?
- The MOT on LR08 DFP expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 DFP done?
- LR08 DFP was recorded at 186,050 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 8,229 miles a year.
- Has LR08 DFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 DFP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR08 DFP 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 DFP find?
- LR08 DFP failed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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