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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 MTKMOT history

LR08 MTK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

LR08 MTK 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 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
128,285 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MTK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MTK was last recorded at 128,285 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,273 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,285 miles
  • 2023 – 119,722 miles
  • 2022 – 111,217 miles
  • 2021 – 103,396 miles
  • 2020 – 99,200 miles
  • 2019 – 86,659 miles
  • 2018 – 78,005 miles
  • 2017 – 73,772 miles
  • 2016 – 67,545 miles
  • 2015 – 60,383 miles
  • 2014 – 52,219 miles
  • 2013 – 44,131 miles
  • 2012 – 34,709 miles
  • 2011 – 24,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,285 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear road wheels show repair
  • AdvisoryNon-standard fuel cap fitted
  • AdvisoryOil light on

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front undertray damaged and insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts around the tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,285 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,285 miles
    Test number
    517103385698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear road wheels show repair
    • AdvisoryNon-standard fuel cap fitted
    • AdvisoryOil light on

  2. Fail128,273 miles (+8,551)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,273 miles
    Test number
    497670869730
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential minor oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass119,722 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    860077882341
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi's (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray damaged and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,722 miles (+8,505)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,722 miles
    Test number
    318745623184
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tailgate light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both flexi's (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray damaged and insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,217 miles (+7,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    683578073616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose perishing (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass103,396 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    981583516299
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Fail103,396 miles (+4,196)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,396 miles
    Test number
    857807223833
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass99,200 miles (+12,541)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,200 miles
    Test number
    304179710516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,659 miles (+8,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,659 miles
    Test number
    469365570148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass78,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    559401002583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,005 miles (+4,233)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    214907359479
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass73,772 miles (+6,227)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,772 miles
    Test number
    404685795765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,545 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,545 miles
    Test number
    719457846517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,383 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,383 miles
    Test number
    228109275088
    • NoteHard to get through emission test

  15. Fail60,382 miles (+8,163)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,382 miles
    Test number
    115018275006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteHard to get through emission test

  16. Pass52,219 miles (+8,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,219 miles
    Test number
    805627774084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,131 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    767844083016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,709 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    677859162052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,719 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,719 miles
    Test number
    446926971093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,535 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,535 miles
    Test number
    767922161043
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

Questions about LR08 MTK

Does LR08 MTK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MTK expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MTK?
The MOT on LR08 MTK expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MTK done?
LR08 MTK was recorded at 128,285 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 7,603 miles a year.
Has LR08 MTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MTK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MTK 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 MTK find?
LR08 MTK passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in pin/bush; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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