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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc

LR08 HXBMOT history

LR08 HXB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 163,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LR08 HXB 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 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
163,112 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HXB was last recorded at 163,112 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 6,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,197 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,915 miles
Average per year
8,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,112 miles
  • 2025 – 156,197 miles
  • 2024 – 148,164 miles
  • 2023 – 140,960 miles
  • 2022 – 130,354 miles
  • 2021 – 116,339 miles
  • 2020 – 105,075 miles
  • 2018 – 89,213 miles
  • 2017 – 75,427 miles
  • 2016 – 64,794 miles
  • 2015 – 57,743 miles
  • 2014 – 50,975 miles
  • 2013 – 41,337 miles
  • 2012 – 35,781 miles
  • 2011 – 28,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,112 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,112 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    163,112 miles
    Test number
    879318783105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,197 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,197 miles
    Test number
    272302183927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail156,181 miles (+8,017)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,181 miles
    Test number
    250852420217
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,164 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,164 miles
    Test number
    593130456758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail148,158 miles (+7,198)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,158 miles
    Test number
    149672104516
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,960 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,960 miles
    Test number
    417272047901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail140,953 miles (+10,599)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,953 miles
    Test number
    520415552029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass130,354 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    130,354 miles
    Test number
    859669942149
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParticulate filter warning light on

  9. Fail130,353 miles (+14,014)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,353 miles
    Test number
    681128487784
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParticulate filter warning light on

  10. Pass116,339 miles (+11,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,339 miles
    Test number
    765981016252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass105,075 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,075 miles
    Test number
    488289703964
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail105,072 miles (+76)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    697030490208
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail104,996 miles (+15,783)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,996 miles
    Test number
    205307240502
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass89,213 miles (+82)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,213 miles
    Test number
    710669136007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  15. Fail89,131 miles (+13,704)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    933694725853
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))

  16. Pass75,427 miles (+10,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,427 miles
    Test number
    804925284369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass64,794 miles (+7,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    657800170934
    • 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)

  18. Pass57,743 miles (+6,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    57,743 miles
    Test number
    128710047899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,975 miles (+9,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    50,975 miles
    Test number
    736383944328
    • 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)

  20. Pass41,337 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    575256593195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,781 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,781 miles
    Test number
    415015282185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,433 miles
    Test number
    658667691044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,433 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,433 miles
    Test number
    138686191454
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LR08 HXB

Does LR08 HXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HXB is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HXB?
The MOT on LR08 HXB is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HXB done?
LR08 HXB was recorded at 163,112 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,740 miles a year.
Has LR08 HXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HXB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 HXB 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 HXB find?
LR08 HXB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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