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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 MLVMOT history

LR08 MLV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

LR08 MLV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
145,472 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MLV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MLV was last recorded at 145,472 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 8,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,306 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
8,166 miles
Average per year
5,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,472 miles
  • 2022 – 137,306 miles
  • 2021 – 130,496 miles
  • 2019 – 128,980 miles
  • 2018 – 122,708 miles
  • 2017 – 116,911 miles
  • 2016 – 113,327 miles
  • 2015 – 107,194 miles
  • 2014 – 103,303 miles
  • 2013 – 98,045 miles
  • 2012 – 90,318 miles
  • 2011 – 79,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,472 miles
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,472 miles (+8,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,472 miles
    Test number
    685022880663
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp cracked
  2. Pass137,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,306 miles
    Test number
    856537900429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,306 miles (+6,810)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,306 miles
    Test number
    590436880232
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass130,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,496 miles
    Test number
    136700103539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,496 miles (+1,516)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,496 miles
    Test number
    405250832841
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass128,980 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,980 miles
    Test number
    244824600879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,708 miles (+5,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,708 miles
    Test number
    913015518706
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass116,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,911 miles
    Test number
    949647978975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,909 miles (+3,582)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    641523397066
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread/ inner sidewall 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. Pass113,327 miles (+6,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    113,327 miles
    Test number
    565247485824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre wearing
  11. Pass107,194 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,194 miles
    Test number
    127473486279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,303 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,303 miles
    Test number
    868589724326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,045 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,045 miles
    Test number
    937278533384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,318 miles (+10,361)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,318 miles
    Test number
    189704732304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,957 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,957 miles
    Test number
    658771341372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,178 miles
    Test number
    616343981034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MLV

Does LR08 MLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MLV expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MLV?
The MOT on LR08 MLV expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MLV done?
LR08 MLV was recorded at 145,472 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
Has LR08 MLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MLV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 MLV 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 MLV find?
LR08 MLV passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: front exhaust clamp cracked.

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