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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 DFVMOT history

LR08 DFV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LR08 DFV 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
156,932 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 DFV
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
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 DFV was last recorded at 156,932 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,770 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
7,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,932 miles
  • 2025 – 153,770 miles
  • 2024 – 149,964 miles
  • 2023 – 146,938 miles
  • 2022 – 143,586 miles
  • 2021 – 140,533 miles
  • 2020 – 138,768 miles
  • 2019 – 136,924 miles
  • 2018 – 132,432 miles
  • 2017 – 128,299 miles
  • 2016 – 126,072 miles
  • 2015 – 121,310 miles
  • 2014 – 108,188 miles
  • 2013 – 76,771 miles
  • 2012 – 59,370 miles
  • 2011 – 44,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,932 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,932 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    156,932 miles
    Test number
    164795823135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,770 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,770 miles
    Test number
    973398205022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    149,964 miles
    Test number
    363722023866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail149,964 miles (+3,026)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,964 miles
    Test number
    863235910351
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,938 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    146,938 miles
    Test number
    423444958302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,586 miles (+3,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,586 miles
    Test number
    520614423454
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass140,533 miles (+1,765)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,533 miles
    Test number
    722444681785
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass138,768 miles (+1,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,768 miles
    Test number
    286792740421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass136,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    635555587344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,924 miles (+4,492)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,924 miles
    Test number
    330260951937
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,432 miles (+4,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,432 miles
    Test number
    335202277036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass128,299 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    593254198871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass126,072 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,072 miles
    Test number
    469119276274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail126,072 miles (+4,762)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,072 miles
    Test number
    498231570492
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass121,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,310 miles
    Test number
    515935957821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail121,310 miles (+13,122)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,310 miles
    Test number
    915644716658
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass108,188 miles (+31,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,188 miles
    Test number
    938276754287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass76,771 miles (+17,401)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,771 miles
    Test number
    245579393421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,370 miles (+15,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,370 miles
    Test number
    249944492085
    • 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)

  20. Pass44,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,186 miles
    Test number
    969541691040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 DFV

Does LR08 DFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 DFV is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 DFV?
The MOT on LR08 DFV is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 DFV done?
LR08 DFV was recorded at 156,932 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,317 miles a year.
Has LR08 DFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 DFV has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 DFV 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 DFV find?
LR08 DFV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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