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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 MTZMOT history

LR08 MTZ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

LR08 MTZ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
195,237 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MTZ was last recorded at 195,237 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 11,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,642 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,595 miles
Average per year
10,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,237 miles
  • 2024 – 183,642 miles
  • 2023 – 179,041 miles
  • 2022 – 175,560 miles
  • 2021 – 171,904 miles
  • 2020 – 168,573 miles
  • 2019 – 158,538 miles
  • 2018 – 145,429 miles
  • 2017 – 133,236 miles
  • 2016 – 117,128 miles
  • 2015 – 110,013 miles
  • 2014 – 96,419 miles
  • 2013 – 78,352 miles
  • 2012 – 61,562 miles
  • 2011 – 48,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,237 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,237 miles (+11,595)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    195,237 miles
    Test number
    179763826627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,642 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    183,642 miles
    Test number
    468548522682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,041 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,041 miles
    Test number
    721167799382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,560 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,560 miles
    Test number
    219057450665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,904 miles (+3,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    171,904 miles
    Test number
    736031367596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  6. Pass168,573 miles (+10,035)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    168,573 miles
    Test number
    569515034248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass158,538 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,538 miles
    Test number
    522201537304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,334 miles (+12,905)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,334 miles
    Test number
    195524128177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass145,429 miles (+12,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,429 miles
    Test number
    515182391135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThe brake pad warning light wires are disconnected on the o/s/r
  10. Pass133,236 miles (+16,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    727613893262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,128 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,128 miles
    Test number
    158666435594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,013 miles (+13,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,013 miles
    Test number
    206873975410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,419 miles (+18,067)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    96,419 miles
    Test number
    316637864132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small nail in it
  14. Pass78,352 miles (+16,790)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,352 miles
    Test number
    139008763113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail61,562 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    135315672160
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass61,562 miles (+13,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    658275072121
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass48,188 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,188 miles
    Test number
    468178861160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,713 miles (+461)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    435527331166
    • NoteEngine management light flashing on during emission test
  19. Fail47,252 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    508151831112
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light flashing on during emission test

Questions about LR08 MTZ

Does LR08 MTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MTZ expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MTZ?
The MOT on LR08 MTZ expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MTZ done?
LR08 MTZ was recorded at 195,237 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 10,321 miles a year.
Has LR08 MTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MTZ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 MTZ 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 MTZ find?
LR08 MTZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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