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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 HWDMOT history

LR08 HWD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

LR08 HWD blue 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 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
164,988 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HWD was last recorded at 164,988 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 7,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,353 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,635 miles
Average per year
7,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,988 miles
  • 2025 – 157,353 miles
  • 2024 – 136,947 miles
  • 2023 – 136,522 miles
  • 2022 – 135,215 miles
  • 2021 – 134,102 miles
  • 2020 – 133,230 miles
  • 2019 – 130,452 miles
  • 2018 – 124,153 miles
  • 2017 – 121,257 miles
  • 2016 – 118,215 miles
  • 2015 – 112,149 miles
  • 2014 – 107,374 miles
  • 2012 – 73,193 miles
  • 2011 – 61,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,988 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    164,988 miles
    Test number
    167717237908
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail164,988 miles (+7,635)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,988 miles
    Test number
    500920782605
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,353 miles (+25)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,353 miles
    Test number
    455424160636
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail157,328 miles (+20,381)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,328 miles
    Test number
    327845190911
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass136,947 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    136,947 miles
    Test number
    930702671690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,522 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,522 miles
    Test number
    194253132086
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,522 miles (+1,307)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,522 miles
    Test number
    592920314649
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,215 miles (+1,113)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,215 miles
    Test number
    730665374773
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass134,102 miles (+872)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,102 miles
    Test number
    503870727043
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perhised (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,230 miles (+2,778)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,230 miles
    Test number
    346551051615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass130,452 miles (+6,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,452 miles
    Test number
    876199585790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear axel rusty

  12. Pass124,153 miles (+2,896)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,153 miles
    Test number
    181836426379
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,257 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,257 miles
    Test number
    637964136151
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 at rear rusty (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)

  14. Fail121,241 miles (+3,026)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,241 miles
    Test number
    617823126628
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 at rear rusty (3.6.B.4e)
    • 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)

  15. Pass118,215 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    645538671083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass112,149 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,149 miles
    Test number
    869064314146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,374 miles (+34,181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,374 miles
    Test number
    737589364213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,193 miles (+11,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,193 miles
    Test number
    756924092293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass61,651 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,651 miles
    Test number
    175754691276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,173 miles
    Test number
    278050861029
    • 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)

Questions about LR08 HWD

Does LR08 HWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HWD is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HWD?
The MOT on LR08 HWD is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HWD done?
LR08 HWD was recorded at 164,988 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,164 miles a year.
Has LR08 HWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HWD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HWD 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 HWD find?
LR08 HWD passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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