BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 MTUMOT history
LR08 MTU is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 165,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 165,423 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,869 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 MTU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 MTU was last recorded at 165,423 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 5,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,383 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,040 miles
- Average per year
- 6,869 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,423 miles
- 2025 – 160,383 miles
- 2024 – 153,093 miles
- 2023 – 148,132 miles
- 2022 – 144,869 miles
- 2021 – 137,833 miles
- 2020 – 132,507 miles
- 2019 – 123,834 miles
- 2018 – 116,791 miles
- 2017 – 109,121 miles
- 2016 – 103,711 miles
- 2015 – 96,637 miles
- 2014 – 86,981 miles
- 2013 – 75,938 miles
- 2012 – 68,052 miles
- 2011 – 58,422 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,423 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,423 miles (+5,040)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 165,423 miles
- Test number
- 879169755621
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,383 miles (+7,290)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 160,383 miles
- Test number
- 974721708762
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Pass153,093 miles (+4,961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 153,093 miles
- Test number
- 580172092659
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,132 miles (+3,263)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 148,132 miles
- Test number
- 605821487919
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,869 miles (+7,036)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 144,869 miles
- Test number
- 329371628012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,833 miles (+5,326)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,833 miles
- Test number
- 159113322968
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass132,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 132,507 miles
- Test number
- 512980001316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,507 miles (+8,673)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,507 miles
- Test number
- 638370928358
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass123,834 miles (+7,043)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 123,834 miles
- Test number
- 389211200592
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,791 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 116,791 miles
- Test number
- 348228439229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail116,788 miles (+7,667)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,788 miles
- Test number
- 236187261198
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,121 miles (+5,410)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,121 miles
- Test number
- 181043923935
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass103,711 miles (+7,074)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 103,711 miles
- Test number
- 925148370353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,637 miles (+9,656)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 96,637 miles
- Test number
- 346832413156
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
Pass86,981 miles (+11,043)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,981 miles
- Test number
- 335548444172
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass75,938 miles (+7,886)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 75,938 miles
- Test number
- 299208003115
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,052 miles (+9,630)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 68,052 miles
- Test number
- 265563032415
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail58,422 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,422 miles
- Test number
- 695174581048
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass58,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 58,422 miles
- Test number
- 785064781017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 MTU
- Does LR08 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MTU is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 MTU?
- The MOT on LR08 MTU is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 MTU done?
- LR08 MTU was recorded at 165,423 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,869 miles a year.
- Has LR08 MTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 MTU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR08 MTU 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 MTU find?
- LR08 MTU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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