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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.

LR08 MMX yellow 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass293,022 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass293,022 miles (+10,353)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    293,022 miles
    Test number
    281557154954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pass274,248 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    274,248 miles
    Test number
    963199427426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass271,196 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    271,196 miles
    Test number
    979451440920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass268,410 miles (+3,796)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    268,410 miles
    Test number
    735171487539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass109,164 miles (+5,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,164 miles
    Test number
    828936990918
    • AdvisoryCover fitted
  17. 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)
  18. Pass90,283 miles (+15,974)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,283 miles
    Test number
    517571833181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. 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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