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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.

LR08 HBC grey 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass102,440 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Pass97,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,514 miles
    Test number
    334078036921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
  5. 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))
  6. Pass93,234 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,234 miles
    Test number
    430527746239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. Pass65,262 miles (+7,318)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,262 miles
    Test number
    222947970507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. Pass46,727 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    285871744174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass23,238 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,238 miles
    Test number
    189620432159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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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