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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LR08 MLKMOT history

LR08 MLK is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LR08 MLK grey 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
134,871 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MLK was last recorded at 134,871 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,520 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,351 miles
Average per year
7,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,871 miles
  • 2025 – 131,520 miles
  • 2024 – 129,303 miles
  • 2023 – 127,791 miles
  • 2022 – 123,191 miles
  • 2021 – 119,438 miles
  • 2020 – 111,059 miles
  • 2019 – 95,212 miles
  • 2018 – 79,782 miles
  • 2017 – 62,810 miles
  • 2016 – 54,344 miles
  • 2015 – 46,510 miles
  • 2014 – 36,768 miles
  • 2013 – 25,038 miles
  • 2012 – 15,393 miles
  • 2011 – 12,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,871 miles (+3,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    134,871 miles
    Test number
    368747281736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,520 miles (+2,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,520 miles
    Test number
    196711674033
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass129,303 miles (+1,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,303 miles
    Test number
    778798332943
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering motor noisy on lock to lock.

  4. Pass127,791 miles (+4,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,791 miles
    Test number
    590116879309
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,191 miles
    Test number
    278688727278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail123,191 miles (+3,753)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,191 miles
    Test number
    997989383982
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass119,438 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    260003497946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,437 miles (+8,378)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    915169070767
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass111,059 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    722771725918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail110,969 miles (+15,757)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,969 miles
    Test number
    746764103510
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,212 miles (+15,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    597423940335
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass79,782 miles (+16,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    502100530581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,810 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,810 miles
    Test number
    514598761017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    214585990779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail54,344 miles (+7,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,344 miles
    Test number
    556799554850
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass46,510 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    400414043811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,768 miles (+11,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,768 miles
    Test number
    549761744245
    • NoteBoth front tyres have worn very low on the outer edges

  18. Pass25,038 miles (+9,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    347284013406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,393 miles
    Test number
    848854342239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,393 miles (+1,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,393 miles
    Test number
    815044642242
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass14,117 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,117 miles
    Test number
    596385452061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,205 miles
    Test number
    597240271072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail12,205 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,205 miles
    Test number
    729330871060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LR08 MLK

Does LR08 MLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MLK is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MLK?
The MOT on LR08 MLK is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MLK done?
LR08 MLK was recorded at 134,871 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 7,859 miles a year.
Has LR08 MLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MLK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 MLK 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 MLK find?
LR08 MLK passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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