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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 KXKMOT history

LR08 KXK is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 188,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LR08 KXK bronze 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 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,563 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 KXK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 KXK was last recorded at 188,563 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,261 miles · 2 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
302 miles
Average per year
9,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,563 miles
  • 2025 – 169,861 miles
  • 2024 – 165,419 miles
  • 2023 – 159,651 miles
  • 2022 – 151,985 miles
  • 2021 – 146,605 miles
  • 2020 – 142,978 miles
  • 2019 – 138,796 miles
  • 2018 – 132,736 miles
  • 2017 – 121,556 miles
  • 2016 – 102,635 miles
  • 2015 – 88,832 miles
  • 2014 – 83,079 miles
  • 2013 – 78,650 miles
  • 2012 – 59,278 miles
  • 2011 – 44,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,563 miles (+302)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    188,563 miles
    Test number
    406274211283
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail188,261 miles (+18,400)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,261 miles
    Test number
    217360556980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also Heavy Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Heavy Inner Edge Wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass169,861 miles (+4,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,861 miles
    Test number
    237854217838
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass165,419 miles (+5,768)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,419 miles
    Test number
    854186417525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass159,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,651 miles
    Test number
    962531270793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail159,651 miles (+7,666)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,651 miles
    Test number
    349875599261
    • 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,985 miles (+5,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,985 miles
    Test number
    321600385101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass146,605 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    146,605 miles
    Test number
    305994236809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,978 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,978 miles
    Test number
    731715609506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass138,796 miles (+6,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    138,796 miles
    Test number
    439582635269
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass132,736 miles (+11,180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,736 miles
    Test number
    912938031811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,556 miles (+18,921)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,556 miles
    Test number
    990410218220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,635 miles (+13,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    879150747880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass88,832 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    476703335196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,079 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,079 miles
    Test number
    256047524494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,650 miles (+19,372)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    369505553124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEmissions reading is too low to record.
  17. Pass59,278 miles (+14,319)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    158832522152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,959 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,959 miles
    Test number
    747064121185
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront pads worn

Questions about LR08 KXK

Does LR08 KXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 KXK is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 KXK?
The MOT on LR08 KXK is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 KXK done?
LR08 KXK was recorded at 188,563 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 9,619 miles a year.
Has LR08 KXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 KXK has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 KXK 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 KXK find?
LR08 KXK passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 5 more.

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