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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.

LR08 MLY 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass146,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass116,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,554 miles
    Test number
    732901893910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass92,612 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    919030285065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    339314064009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass78,072 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,072 miles
    Test number
    395380663014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,302 miles (+20,678)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    166852052425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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