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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LR08 HKVMOT history

LR08 HKV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 202,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

LR08 HKV black 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 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
202,884 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HKV was last recorded at 202,884 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 4,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,917 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,967 miles
Average per year
12,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,884 miles
  • 2024 – 197,917 miles
  • 2022 – 175,469 miles
  • 2021 – 167,433 miles
  • 2020 – 151,540 miles
  • 2019 – 144,348 miles
  • 2018 – 129,959 miles
  • 2017 – 116,704 miles
  • 2016 – 105,609 miles
  • 2015 – 102,290 miles
  • 2014 – 89,289 miles
  • 2013 – 67,169 miles
  • 2012 – 49,216 miles
  • 2011 – 31,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,884 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake discs slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front suspension bushes worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,884 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    202,884 miles
    Test number
    976694851384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,917 miles (+22,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    197,917 miles
    Test number
    601008199846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,469 miles (+577)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,469 miles
    Test number
    584824580387
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires att
  4. Fail174,892 miles (+7,459)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,892 miles
    Test number
    357037014165
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryHand brake requires att
  5. Pass167,433 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,433 miles
    Test number
    933152765429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail167,424 miles (+15,884)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,424 miles
    Test number
    707271288044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass151,540 miles (+7,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    151,540 miles
    Test number
    102674133821
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the edges
  8. Pass144,348 miles (+14,389)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,348 miles
    Test number
    792113867459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,959 miles (+13,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,959 miles
    Test number
    775962007012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass116,704 miles (+11,095)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    198099618526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes worn
  11. Pass105,609 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    105,609 miles
    Test number
    578492844447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes worn
  12. Fail105,609 miles (+3,319)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,609 miles
    Test number
    372938223111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad warning sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes worn
  13. Pass102,290 miles (+13,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,290 miles
    Test number
    381841533776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  14. Pass89,289 miles (+12,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,289 miles
    Test number
    225314454314
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass76,588 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,588 miles
    Test number
    128142104430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,169 miles (+17,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,169 miles
    Test number
    835219393007
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass49,216 miles (+17,728)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    427052202127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,488 miles
    Test number
    419569001184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 HKV

Does LR08 HKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 HKV expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HKV?
The MOT on LR08 HKV expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 HKV done?
LR08 HKV was recorded at 202,884 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 12,121 miles a year.
Has LR08 HKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HKV has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 HKV 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 HKV find?
LR08 HKV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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