
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 MLYMOT history
LR08 MLY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 146,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 146,623 mi
- At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MLY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MLY was last recorded at 146,623 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 146,467 miles · 28 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 156 miles
- Average per year
- 8,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 146,623 miles
- 2021 – 146,467 miles
- 2020 – 139,976 miles
- 2019 – 128,407 miles
- 2018 – 116,554 miles
- 2017 – 105,442 miles
- 2016 – 96,374 miles
- 2015 – 92,612 miles
- 2014 – 84,462 miles
- 2013 – 78,072 miles
- 2012 – 69,302 miles
- 2011 – 48,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,623 miles (+156)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 146,623 miles
- Test number
- 588097201990
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail146,467 miles (+6,491)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,467 miles
- Test number
- 496626185953
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass139,976 miles (+119)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 139,976 miles
- Test number
- 352456071485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail139,857 miles (+11,450)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,857 miles
- Test number
- 617799695746
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass128,407 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 128,407 miles
- Test number
- 334611068660
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail128,367 miles (+11,813)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,367 miles
- Test number
- 377153710149
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass116,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 116,554 miles
- Test number
- 732901893910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,554 miles (+11,112)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,554 miles
- Test number
- 608457909718
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass105,442 miles (+9,068)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 105,442 miles
- Test number
- 651494535327
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass96,374 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 96,374 miles
- Test number
- 858015336146
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail96,374 miles (+3,762)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,374 miles
- Test number
- 936901970851
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass92,612 miles (+8,150)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 92,612 miles
- Test number
- 919030285065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 339314064009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,462 miles (+6,390)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,462 miles
- Test number
- 835403764073
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass78,072 miles (+8,770)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 78,072 miles
- Test number
- 395380663014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,302 miles (+20,678)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 69,302 miles
- Test number
- 166852052425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 48,624 miles
- Test number
- 817982451070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MLY
- Does LR08 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 MLY expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MLY?
- The MOT on LR08 MLY expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 MLY done?
- LR08 MLY was recorded at 146,623 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 8,829 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MLY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MLY 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 MLY find?
- LR08 MLY passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush marked.
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