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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 MMKMOT history

LR08 MMK is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 141,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

LR08 MMK blue 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 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
141,991 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MMK was last recorded at 141,991 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 9,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2014: 70,226 miles, lower than 131,072 miles on 25 Feb 2013.

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
132,746 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
9,245 miles
Average per year
4,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,991 miles
  • 2024 – 132,746 miles
  • 2023 – 120,571 miles
  • 2022 – 118,119 miles
  • 2021 – 118,073 miles
  • 2020 – 107,677 miles
  • 2019 – 104,491 miles
  • 2018 – 101,756 miles
  • 2017 – 99,914 miles
  • 2016 – 92,548 miles
  • 2015 – 82,723 miles
  • 2014 – 70,226 miles
  • 2013 – 131,072 miles
  • 2012 – 105,637 miles
  • 2011 – 78,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,991 miles
  • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,991 miles (+9,245)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,991 miles
    Test number
    431478718805
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass132,746 miles (+12,175)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    132,746 miles
    Test number
    475863277434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,571 miles (+2,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,571 miles
    Test number
    417409025563
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass118,119 miles (+46)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    487992914584
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass118,073 miles (+10,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,073 miles
    Test number
    849480442953
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass107,677 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,677 miles
    Test number
    103247128901
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail107,675 miles (+3,184)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,675 miles
    Test number
    507562907629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass104,491 miles (+2,735)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,491 miles
    Test number
    889223537845
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen chip within 'A' zone less than 10mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass101,756 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,756 miles
    Test number
    216667695642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,914 miles (+7,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,914 miles
    Test number
    167080255554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,548 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,548 miles
    Test number
    263718948853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    138633225032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,723 miles (+12,497)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    219373425042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,226 miles (-60,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,226 miles
    Test number
    426952534095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass131,072 miles (+25,435)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,072 miles
    Test number
    748276353012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteOffside headlamp slightly insecure.
  16. Pass105,637 miles (+27,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,637 miles
    Test number
    297879162014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  17. Pass78,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,464 miles
    Test number
    505845871001
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 MMK

Does LR08 MMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MMK expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MMK?
The MOT on LR08 MMK expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MMK done?
LR08 MMK was recorded at 141,991 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 4,372 miles a year.
Has LR08 MMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MMK has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 MMK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 MMK find?
LR08 MMK passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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