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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 HNBMOT history

LR08 HNB is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 219,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

LR08 HNB black 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
219,028 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HNB was last recorded at 219,028 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,611 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,417 miles
Average per year
8,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,028 miles
  • 2025 – 210,611 miles
  • 2024 – 201,603 miles
  • 2023 – 193,384 miles
  • 2022 – 184,756 miles
  • 2021 – 182,113 miles
  • 2020 – 177,234 miles
  • 2019 – 169,896 miles
  • 2018 – 164,223 miles
  • 2017 – 156,809 miles
  • 2016 – 145,558 miles
  • 2015 – 138,279 miles
  • 2014 – 127,697 miles
  • 2013 – 115,456 miles
  • 2012 – 94,885 miles
  • 2011 – 81,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,028 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,028 miles (+8,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    219,028 miles
    Test number
    192911601288
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass210,611 miles (+9,008)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    210,611 miles
    Test number
    577419839292
    • MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning o/s inop (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass201,603 miles (+197)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    201,603 miles
    Test number
    318027429840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail201,406 miles (+8,022)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,406 miles
    Test number
    205062114942
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass193,384 miles (+8,628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    193,384 miles
    Test number
    319328488837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass184,756 miles (+2,643)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    184,756 miles
    Test number
    999113762238
    • 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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass182,113 miles (+4,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,113 miles
    Test number
    199921054433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass177,234 miles (+7,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,234 miles
    Test number
    832906419822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass169,896 miles (+5,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    169,896 miles
    Test number
    330479327912
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass164,223 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,223 miles
    Test number
    145557570441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass156,809 miles (+11,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,809 miles
    Test number
    394094989786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,558 miles (+7,279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    145,558 miles
    Test number
    579823596413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass138,279 miles (+10,582)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    146155485025
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass127,697 miles (+12,241)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,697 miles
    Test number
    539025984047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r suspension creaking
  15. Pass115,456 miles (+20,571)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,456 miles
    Test number
    105361973054
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass94,885 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,885 miles
    Test number
    578518882002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,844 miles (+13,142)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,844 miles
    Test number
    165526482043
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
  18. Pass81,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,702 miles
    Test number
    629079081015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 HNB

Does LR08 HNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HNB is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HNB?
The MOT on LR08 HNB is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HNB done?
LR08 HNB was recorded at 219,028 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 8,970 miles a year.
Has LR08 HNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HNB has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 HNB 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 HNB find?
LR08 HNB passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal.

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