BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 MOAMOT history
LR08 MOA is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 127,421 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,344 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MOA
- 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
- 4 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MOA was last recorded at 127,421 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 10,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,970 miles · 4 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,451 miles
- Average per year
- 7,344 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,421 miles
- 2025 – 116,970 miles
- 2024 – 109,435 miles
- 2022 – 96,455 miles
- 2021 – 95,392 miles
- 2020 – 83,703 miles
- 2019 – 73,727 miles
- 2018 – 62,829 miles
- 2016 – 54,798 miles
- 2015 – 47,887 miles
- 2014 – 41,651 miles
- 2013 – 34,884 miles
- 2012 – 28,140 miles
- 2011 – 18,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,421 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting very worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust loud
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,421 miles (+10,451)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 127,421 miles
- Test number
- 918328078413
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting very worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust loud
Pass116,970 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 116,970 miles
- Test number
- 108962263065
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail116,970 miles (+7,535)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,970 miles
- Test number
- 963997803240
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass109,435 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 109,435 miles
- Test number
- 148024125850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail109,435 miles (+12,980)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,435 miles
- Test number
- 876977584771
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,455 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 96,455 miles
- Test number
- 183847136610
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,392 miles (+11,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 95,392 miles
- Test number
- 610558424500
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,703 miles (+9,976)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 83,703 miles
- Test number
- 118721936637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,727 miles (+10,898)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 73,727 miles
- Test number
- 842138901219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,829 miles (+8,031)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,829 miles
- Test number
- 111770234471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,798 miles (+6,911)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 54,798 miles
- Test number
- 425950835959
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass47,887 miles (+6,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 47,887 miles
- Test number
- 588492337623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,651 miles (+6,767)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 41,651 miles
- Test number
- 869547444331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,884 miles (+48)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 34,884 miles
- Test number
- 889051363311
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail34,836 miles (+6,696)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,836 miles
- Test number
- 548888153325
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass28,140 miles (+10,127)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 28,140 miles
- Test number
- 215116752305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 18,013 miles
- Test number
- 109481261060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MOA
- Does LR08 MOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MOA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MOA?
- The MOT on LR08 MOA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 MOA done?
- LR08 MOA was recorded at 127,421 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,344 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MOA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MOA 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 MOA find?
- LR08 MOA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting very worn; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; exhaust loud.
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