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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,494 cc

LR08 LEYMOT history

LR08 LEY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

LR08 LEY white 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 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,566 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 LEY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 LEY was last recorded at 120,566 miles on 26 May 2026, 6,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,416 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,150 miles
Average per year
8,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,566 miles
  • 2025 – 114,416 miles
  • 2024 – 105,878 miles
  • 2023 – 95,352 miles
  • 2022 – 87,449 miles
  • 2021 – 78,506 miles
  • 2020 – 72,692 miles
  • 2019 – 65,065 miles
  • 2018 – 57,699 miles
  • 2017 – 47,937 miles
  • 2016 – 38,738 miles
  • 2015 – 24,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,566 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,566 miles (+6,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,566 miles
    Test number
    706684216895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass114,416 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    558001294969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,878 miles (+10,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    105,878 miles
    Test number
    867565342082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass95,352 miles (+7,903)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,352 miles
    Test number
    403056795968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    87,449 miles
    Test number
    344351000202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,449 miles (+8,943)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,449 miles
    Test number
    242609784314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass78,506 miles (+5,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,506 miles
    Test number
    296395756318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
  8. Pass72,692 miles (+7,627)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,692 miles
    Test number
    385596323112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass65,065 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    523332754927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,699 miles (+9,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,699 miles
    Test number
    583083247718
    • 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))
  11. Pass47,937 miles (+9,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    192689127144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing on inner edge
  12. Pass38,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,738 miles
    Test number
    344609691332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,737 miles (+14,274)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,737 miles
    Test number
    789552170035
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass24,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    24,463 miles
    Test number
    138933805259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 LEY

Does LR08 LEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 LEY is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 LEY?
The MOT on LR08 LEY is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 LEY done?
LR08 LEY was recorded at 120,566 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 8,862 miles a year.
Has LR08 LEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 LEY has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 LEY 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 LEY find?
LR08 LEY passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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