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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LR08 MLXMOT history

LR08 MLX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

LR08 MLX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
105,859 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MLX was last recorded at 105,859 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 1,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Apr 2016: 65,594 miles, lower than 65,865 miles on 16 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,684 miles · 29 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,175 miles
Average per year
4,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,859 miles
  • 2023 – 104,684 miles
  • 2020 – 103,537 miles
  • 2019 – 91,994 miles
  • 2018 – 82,420 miles
  • 2017 – 74,342 miles
  • 2016 – 65,594 miles
  • 2015 – 65,865 miles
  • 2014 – 57,982 miles
  • 2013 – 53,938 miles
  • 2012 – 50,905 miles
  • 2011 – 50,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,859 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass105,859 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,859 miles
    Test number
    543133213443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,684 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,684 miles
    Test number
    293778547042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    673313707320
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,537 miles (+11,543)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,537 miles
    Test number
    915740458984
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,994 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    292621065724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    542224038648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,420 miles (+8,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,420 miles
    Test number
    622140288999
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass74,342 miles (+8,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    74,342 miles
    Test number
    932238009396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass65,594 miles (-271)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,594 miles
    Test number
    943955730537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,865 miles (+7,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,865 miles
    Test number
    955326505103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass57,982 miles (+4,044)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    716722094019
    • NoteRear tyres wearing inner edges

  12. Pass53,938 miles (+3,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    208356463045
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass50,905 miles (+823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    808788862027
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  14. Pass50,082 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,082 miles
    Test number
    547294981298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,277 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,277 miles
    Test number
    389203181087
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail44,277 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,277 miles
    Test number
    515263681076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR08 MLX

Does LR08 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MLX expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MLX?
The MOT on LR08 MLX expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MLX done?
LR08 MLX was recorded at 105,859 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024, an average of 4,507 miles a year.
Has LR08 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MLX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 MLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 MLX find?
LR08 MLX passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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