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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 MZGMOT history

LR08 MZG is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

LR08 MZG green 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 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
75,683 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MZG was last recorded at 75,683 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,675 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,683 miles
  • 2024 – 75,675 miles
  • 2023 – 67,406 miles
  • 2022 – 59,227 miles
  • 2021 – 54,852 miles
  • 2019 – 52,463 miles
  • 2018 – 48,328 miles
  • 2017 – 44,548 miles
  • 2016 – 39,075 miles
  • 2015 – 34,620 miles
  • 2014 – 29,819 miles
  • 2013 – 24,640 miles
  • 2012 – 19,790 miles
  • 2011 – 14,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,683 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,683 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,683 miles
    Test number
    323929505235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass75,675 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    75,675 miles
    Test number
    634788830694
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Fail75,674 miles (+13)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,674 miles
    Test number
    832371845117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Fail75,661 miles (+6)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,661 miles
    Test number
    751638961440
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail75,655 miles (+8,249)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,655 miles
    Test number
    806550006413
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE HAS A BOLT IN THE TREAD
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass67,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    516864676445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail67,406 miles (+8,179)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    142180553436
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f fog light not working.
  8. Pass59,227 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,227 miles
    Test number
    425340933551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,207 miles (+4,355)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,207 miles
    Test number
    939403476328
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  10. Pass54,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    865303123498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,852 miles (+2,389)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    286457564856
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
  12. Pass52,463 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,463 miles
    Test number
    876066747957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,328 miles
    Test number
    305525469810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,328 miles (+3,780)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,328 miles
    Test number
    393282660115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass44,548 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    44,548 miles
    Test number
    910584911848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,075 miles (+4,455)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,075 miles
    Test number
    563366225437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,620 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,620 miles
    Test number
    269398525443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,819 miles (+5,179)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    717869324126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,640 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    376250933183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,790 miles
    Test number
    466767112150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail19,790 miles (+5,612)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,790 miles
    Test number
    286455812197
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine fault warning light on
  22. Pass14,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,178 miles
    Test number
    568792531198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MZG

Does LR08 MZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MZG expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MZG?
The MOT on LR08 MZG expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MZG done?
LR08 MZG was recorded at 75,683 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 4,360 miles a year.
Has LR08 MZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MZG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 MZG 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 MZG find?
LR08 MZG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s.

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