
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 MPVMOT history
LR08 MPV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 103,480 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,042 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MPV
- 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
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MPV was last recorded at 103,480 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,684 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,796 miles
- Average per year
- 6,042 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,480 miles
- 2025 – 100,684 miles
- 2024 – 97,441 miles
- 2023 – 91,304 miles
- 2022 – 89,592 miles
- 2021 – 84,504 miles
- 2020 – 77,507 miles
- 2019 – 72,250 miles
- 2018 – 63,037 miles
- 2017 – 56,050 miles
- 2016 – 44,717 miles
- 2015 – 31,262 miles
- 2014 – 23,658 miles
- 2013 – 19,945 miles
- 2012 – 16,713 miles
- 2011 – 12,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer edges and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,480 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 103,480 miles
- Test number
- 429877255526
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer edges and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,480 miles (+2,796)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,480 miles
- Test number
- 512156242301
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has cut in tread pattern showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking outer edges and tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass100,684 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 100,684 miles
- Test number
- 183400250063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail100,684 miles (+3,243)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,684 miles
- Test number
- 363133525137
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 97,441 miles
- Test number
- 616675496745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,441 miles (+6,137)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,441 miles
- Test number
- 554595979930
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass91,304 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 91,304 miles
- Test number
- 214547019690
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail91,303 miles (+1,711)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,303 miles
- Test number
- 205945843415
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,592 miles (+5,088)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,592 miles
- Test number
- 921422690630
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
Pass84,504 miles (+6,997)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 84,504 miles
- Test number
- 822101526427
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,507 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 77,507 miles
- Test number
- 663383864702
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail81,618 miles (+9,368)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,618 miles
- Test number
- 127077140551
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit/ heavily cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass72,250 miles (+9,213)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 72,250 miles
- Test number
- 976166517880
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE HEAVILLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,037 miles (+6,987)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 63,037 miles
- Test number
- 153789962703
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,050 miles (+11,333)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 144136055834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,717 miles (+13,455)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 44,717 miles
- Test number
- 883996228483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,262 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 31,262 miles
- Test number
- 266071165071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePossible engine fault.part of emissions test done in limp mode
Fail31,262 miles (+7,604)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,262 miles
- Test number
- 947411765006
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePossible engine fault.part of emissions test done in limp mode
Pass23,658 miles (+3,713)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 23,658 miles
- Test number
- 787428744049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,945 miles (+3,232)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 19,945 miles
- Test number
- 499467353080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,713 miles (+4,152)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 16,713 miles
- Test number
- 625397142041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 12,561 miles
- Test number
- 429552351031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MPV
- Does LR08 MPV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MPV is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MPV?
- The MOT on LR08 MPV is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 MPV done?
- LR08 MPV was recorded at 103,480 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,042 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MPV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MPV 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 MPV find?
- LR08 MPV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edges and tread pattern; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edges.
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