
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 HBCMOT history
LR08 HBC is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 102,440 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 HBC
- 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
- 24 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 HBC was last recorded at 102,440 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 100,286 miles · 10 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,154 miles
- Average per year
- 7,710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 102,440 miles
- 2021 – 100,286 miles
- 2020 – 97,514 miles
- 2019 – 93,234 miles
- 2018 – 84,748 miles
- 2017 – 73,380 miles
- 2016 – 65,262 miles
- 2015 – 57,944 miles
- 2014 – 46,727 miles
- 2013 – 37,964 miles
- 2012 – 23,238 miles
- 2011 – 18,179 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not full inspection able
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,440 miles (+2,154)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 102,440 miles
- Test number
- 360505125564
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not full inspection able
Pass100,286 miles (+197)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 100,286 miles
- Test number
- 326166793395
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced by 28 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBottom covers fitted obscuring some components including both front to rear brake pipes
- AdvisorySide covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both inner and outer body sills
Fail100,089 miles (+2,575)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,089 miles
- Test number
- 797759490209
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBottom covers fitted obscuring some components including both inner and outer sides of body sills and rear both front to rear brake pipes
Pass97,514 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 97,514 miles
- Test number
- 334078036921
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
Fail97,514 miles (+4,280)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,514 miles
- Test number
- 179029023539
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass93,234 miles (+8,486)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 93,234 miles
- Test number
- 430527746239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,748 miles (+149)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 84,748 miles
- Test number
- 537763243350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail84,599 miles (+11,219)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,599 miles
- Test number
- 857464190064
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass73,380 miles (+8,118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 73,380 miles
- Test number
- 395536689581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass65,262 miles (+7,318)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 65,262 miles
- Test number
- 222947970507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,944 miles (+11,217)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 57,944 miles
- Test number
- 115046335163
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront discs worn/lipped
Pass46,727 miles (+8,763)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 46,727 miles
- Test number
- 285871744174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,964 miles (+14,726)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,964 miles
- Test number
- 478220153196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,238 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 23,238 miles
- Test number
- 189620432159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,191 miles (+5,012)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,191 miles
- Test number
- 779865422185
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass18,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 18,179 miles
- Test number
- 738639221175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 HBC
- Does LR08 HBC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 HBC expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 HBC?
- The MOT on LR08 HBC expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 HBC done?
- LR08 HBC was recorded at 102,440 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 7,710 miles a year.
- Has LR08 HBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 HBC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 HBC 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 HBC find?
- LR08 HBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.
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