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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc

LR08 HWNMOT history

LR08 HWN is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

LR08 HWN 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 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,749 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HWN was last recorded at 89,749 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 9,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,249 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,500 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,749 miles
  • 2024 – 80,249 miles
  • 2023 – 74,629 miles
  • 2022 – 71,830 miles
  • 2021 – 69,266 miles
  • 2019 – 63,432 miles
  • 2018 – 59,105 miles
  • 2017 – 52,223 miles
  • 2016 – 48,380 miles
  • 2015 – 45,263 miles
  • 2014 – 42,397 miles
  • 2013 – 38,498 miles
  • 2012 – 33,147 miles
  • 2011 – 24,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,749 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear inner sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays obscuring prescribed areas and components
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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.

  • Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,749 miles (+9,500)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,749 miles
    Test number
    616343082133
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear inner sills slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers and under trays obscuring prescribed areas and components
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. Pass80,249 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    975098672676
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  3. Fail80,212 miles (+5,583)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,212 miles
    Test number
    677683017058
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken also corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  4. Pass74,629 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,629 miles
    Test number
    947683274758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,830 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    590113873698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,266 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,266 miles
    Test number
    631591220180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,442 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    390684962186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,432 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    530558854001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,105 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    59,105 miles
    Test number
    215911308183
    • AdvisoryNo emmisions detected
  10. Pass56,059 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    555394192159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,223 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    126604467808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,380 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    498807998642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,263 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    386025835015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,397 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,397 miles
    Test number
    579474144027
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass38,498 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    339481953045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,147 miles (+8,687)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    598941262055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,460 miles
    Test number
    628889951033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 HWN

Does LR08 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HWN is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HWN?
The MOT on LR08 HWN is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HWN done?
LR08 HWN was recorded at 89,749 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LR08 HWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HWN has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 HWN 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 HWN find?
LR08 HWN passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity, and 6 more.

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