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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LR08 MTVMOT history

LR08 MTV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LR08 MTV black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,631 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MTV was last recorded at 165,631 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 9,389 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,242 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,389 miles
Average per year
9,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,631 miles
  • 2024 – 156,242 miles
  • 2023 – 152,474 miles
  • 2022 – 148,099 miles
  • 2021 – 144,397 miles
  • 2020 – 136,810 miles
  • 2019 – 119,844 miles
  • 2018 – 103,326 miles
  • 2017 – 89,347 miles
  • 2016 – 64,157 miles
  • 2015 – 59,914 miles
  • 2014 – 53,343 miles
  • 2013 – 42,630 miles
  • 2012 – 41,087 miles
  • 2011 – 30,015 miles
  • 2010 – 19,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,631 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel has been weld repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel has been weld repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel has been weld repaired

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,631 miles (+9,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,631 miles
    Test number
    497709324694
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,242 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,242 miles
    Test number
    509335143186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,474 miles (+4,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,474 miles
    Test number
    838225479880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass148,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    364299401323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  5. Fail148,099 miles (+3,702)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    373681665263
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass144,397 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,397 miles
    Test number
    884651707374
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,397 miles (+7,587)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,397 miles
    Test number
    574345161192
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,810 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,810 miles
    Test number
    348320851130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail136,801 miles (+16,957)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,801 miles
    Test number
    483599438063
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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))

  10. Pass119,844 miles (+16,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,844 miles
    Test number
    707736273060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,326 miles (+13,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,326 miles
    Test number
    752087455436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass89,347 miles (+1,987)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,347 miles
    Test number
    130521338356
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel has been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel has been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has been weld repaired

  13. Fail87,360 miles (+1,521)12 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    530460457745
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind front bumper (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washer jets have been removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel has been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel has been weld repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel has been weld repaired
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance rear brakes

  14. Pass85,839 miles (+21,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    650976658802
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Pass64,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    485447475138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,147 miles (+4,233)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    154767551911
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass59,914 miles (+6,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    946568359124
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass53,343 miles (+10,713)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    885506444233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,630 miles (+1,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,630 miles
    Test number
    877583463089
    • NoteFront brake disc pads - wear appear low.

  20. Pass41,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    909629222263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,087 miles (+11,072)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,087 miles
    Test number
    286217622202
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Pass30,015 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    327032901177
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

  23. Fail30,015 miles (+10,302)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,015 miles
    Test number
    967392901138
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner + outer edges

  24. Pass19,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,713 miles
    Test number
    200394280020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MTV

Does LR08 MTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 MTV is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MTV?
The MOT on LR08 MTV is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 MTV done?
LR08 MTV was recorded at 165,631 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 9,309 miles a year.
Has LR08 MTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MTV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 MTV 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 MTV find?
LR08 MTV passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly, and 2 more.

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