BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 EXNMOT history
LR08 EXN is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,142 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 154,142 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 EXN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 EXN was last recorded at 154,142 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 7,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,692 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,450 miles
- Average per year
- 7,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,142 miles
- 2025 – 146,692 miles
- 2023 – 140,383 miles
- 2022 – 136,618 miles
- 2021 – 128,851 miles
- 2020 – 122,913 miles
- 2019 – 119,448 miles
- 2018 – 114,905 miles
- 2016 – 105,904 miles
- 2015 – 95,370 miles
- 2014 – 83,695 miles
- 2013 – 70,213 miles
- 2012 – 55,535 miles
- 2011 – 39,751 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,142 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 154,142 miles
- Test number
- 365391971057
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail154,141 miles (+7,449)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,141 miles
- Test number
- 631794649973
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass146,692 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,692 miles
- Test number
- 798350638883
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,692 miles (+6,309)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,692 miles
- Test number
- 280717374939
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,383 miles (+2,672)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 140,383 miles
- Test number
- 951224881053
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass137,711 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 137,711 miles
- Test number
- 880277131003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass136,618 miles (+7,767)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 136,618 miles
- Test number
- 294556390799
- MinorNearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot side light out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass128,851 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 128,851 miles
- Test number
- 572509025696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail128,851 miles (+5,938)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,851 miles
- Test number
- 227780213677
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,913 miles (+3,465)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 122,913 miles
- Test number
- 807991087083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,448 miles (+4,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 119,448 miles
- Test number
- 467301030354
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass114,905 miles (+9,001)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 114,905 miles
- Test number
- 278571890531
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryPossable slight blow on exhaust
- AdvisoryRepair to off side rear wheel rim
Pass105,904 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 105,904 miles
- Test number
- 890937091266
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,903 miles (+10,533)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,903 miles
- Test number
- 140974205589
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,370 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 95,370 miles
- Test number
- 608263265044
- NoteAccindent damage to front bumper /wings .Headlight washers
Fail95,370 miles (+11,675)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,370 miles
- Test number
- 769253865049
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteAccindent damage to front bumper /wings .Headlight washers
Pass83,695 miles (+13,482)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,695 miles
- Test number
- 368509964051
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre is BADLY worn on inner & outer edgdes cracking / deep cuts
- NoteOffside front is worn on the inner & outer edges / cracking
Pass70,213 miles (+14,678)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 70,213 miles
- Test number
- 939758863055
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll four tyres wearing inner and outer edges
Pass55,535 miles (+15,784)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 55,535 miles
- Test number
- 869569262009
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/S/F TYER CRAKING ALL ROUND INER EDGE BUT NOT TO CORDS
Pass39,751 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,751 miles
- Test number
- 607688241071
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteThe front and rear brake pads are getting low
- NoteThe n/s/f tyre has small cuts on the tyre bead protector
Questions about LR08 EXN
- Does LR08 EXN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 EXN is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 EXN?
- The MOT on LR08 EXN is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 EXN done?
- LR08 EXN was recorded at 154,142 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 7,686 miles a year.
- Has LR08 EXN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 EXN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 EXN 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 EXN find?
- LR08 EXN passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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