
BMW 3 Series
Yellow · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 MMXMOT history
LR08 MMX is a yellow diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 293,022 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 293,022 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 16,878 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 6 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MMX was last recorded at 293,022 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 10,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 282,669 miles · 26 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,353 miles
- Average per year
- 16,878 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 293,022 miles
- 2024 – 282,669 miles
- 2023 – 275,827 miles
- 2022 – 274,248 miles
- 2021 – 271,196 miles
- 2020 – 268,410 miles
- 2019 – 264,614 miles
- 2018 – 140,324 miles
- 2017 – 125,619 miles
- 2016 – 116,649 miles
- 2015 – 109,164 miles
- 2014 – 103,337 miles
- 2013 – 90,283 miles
- 2012 – 74,309 miles
- 2011 – 54,945 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust noisy
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Outer sill and undercovers
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Presenter has said dpf been welded due to it has been inspected and cleaned
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
20 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass293,022 miles (+10,353)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 293,022 miles
- Test number
- 281557154954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass282,669 miles (+6,842)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 282,669 miles
- Test number
- 505353792218
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter sill and undercovers
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tires both and rims slightly distorted due to pot holes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryLetter shown for inspecting / cleaning dpf
- AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryT.p.m.s light on
Pass275,827 miles (+115)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 275,827 miles
- Test number
- 420246860897
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter sill and undercovers
- AdvisoryPresenter has said dpf been welded due to it has been inspected and cleaned
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Fail275,712 miles (+1,464)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,712 miles
- Test number
- 960755134321
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter sill and undercovers
- AdvisoryPresenter has said dpf been welded due to it has been inspected and cleaned
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass274,248 miles (+3,052)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 274,248 miles
- Test number
- 963199427426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass271,196 miles (+2,786)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 271,196 miles
- Test number
- 979451440920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass268,410 miles (+3,796)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 268,410 miles
- Test number
- 735171487539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass264,614 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 264,614 miles
- Test number
- 120369171062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail264,614 miles (+124,290)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,614 miles
- Test number
- 189647125126
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,324 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,324 miles
- Test number
- 994611283610
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r reverse lamp not working
Fail140,323 miles (+14,704)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,323 miles
- Test number
- 217286104883
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/r reverse lamp not working
Pass125,619 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 125,619 miles
- Test number
- 180253752948
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail125,619 miles (+8,970)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,619 miles
- Test number
- 218760007168
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,649 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 116,649 miles
- Test number
- 338781832511
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush [outer]rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail116,637 miles (+7,473)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,637 miles
- Test number
- 292196548086
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush [outer]rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass109,164 miles (+5,827)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 109,164 miles
- Test number
- 828936990918
- AdvisoryCover fitted
Pass103,337 miles (+13,054)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 103,337 miles
- Test number
- 756576674151
- DangerousOff-side front tyre, sidewalls perished
- DangerousOff-side rear tyre, sidewalls perished
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass90,283 miles (+15,974)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 90,283 miles
- Test number
- 517571833181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,309 miles (+19,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,309 miles
- Test number
- 746752762060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 54,945 miles
- Test number
- 465320361095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MMX
- Does LR08 MMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 MMX expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MMX?
- The MOT on LR08 MMX expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 MMX done?
- LR08 MMX was recorded at 293,022 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 16,878 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MMX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MMX 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 MMX find?
- LR08 MMX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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