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BMW 116

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

LR08 HXEMOT history

LR08 HXE is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
202,338 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 HXE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 HXE was last recorded at 202,338 miles on 11 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,338 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,338 miles
  • 2025 – 193,833 miles
  • 2024 – 186,455 miles
  • 2023 – 180,561 miles
  • 2022 – 163,439 miles
  • 2021 – 163,430 miles
  • 2020 – 157,458 miles
  • 2019 – 155,558 miles
  • 2018 – 146,266 miles
  • 2017 – 128,692 miles
  • 2016 – 110,550 miles
  • 2015 – 92,167 miles
  • 2014 – 75,330 miles
  • 2013 – 57,838 miles
  • 2012 – 52,518 miles
  • 2011 – 36,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,338 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside headlight dullRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,338 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    202,338 miles
    Test number
    408735768545
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight dull
  2. Fail202,338 miles (+8,505)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,338 miles
    Test number
    564300535027
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight dull
  3. Pass193,833 miles (+47)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    193,833 miles
    Test number
    283404016682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail193,786 miles (+7,331)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,786 miles
    Test number
    191584536808
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass186,455 miles (+5,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,455 miles
    Test number
    329346601565
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService light is on
  6. Pass180,561 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    180,561 miles
    Test number
    837710932361
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail180,548 miles (+17,109)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,548 miles
    Test number
    509774970381
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass163,439 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    163,439 miles
    Test number
    895923210014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail163,430 miles (+5,972)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,430 miles
    Test number
    887711393306
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass157,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,458 miles
    Test number
    613012058246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. Fail157,458 miles (+1,900)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,458 miles
    Test number
    546168336598
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. Pass155,558 miles (+9,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,558 miles
    Test number
    467200925089
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  13. Pass146,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,266 miles
    Test number
    183713152337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,266 miles (+17,574)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,266 miles
    Test number
    243840765825
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass128,692 miles (+18,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,692 miles
    Test number
    783445695533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass110,550 miles (+18,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    643721855566
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass92,167 miles (+16,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    809933885144
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass75,330 miles (+17,492)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,330 miles
    Test number
    276345784488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,838 miles (+5,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    668785383169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass52,518 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,518 miles
    Test number
    788805282196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,064 miles (+14,589)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    285747662032
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
  22. Pass36,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,475 miles
    Test number
    985453761080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail36,474 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    685303661080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 HXE

Does LR08 HXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 HXE is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 HXE?
The MOT on LR08 HXE is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 HXE done?
LR08 HXE was recorded at 202,338 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 10,922 miles a year.
Has LR08 HXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 HXE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 HXE 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 HXE find?
LR08 HXE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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