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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LR08 MZJMOT history

LR08 MZJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2024.

LR08 MZJ black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2025
Mileage
87,547 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 MZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 MZJ was last recorded at 87,547 miles on 23 Nov 2024, 7,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,967 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
7,580 miles
Average per year
5,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,547 miles
  • 2023 – 79,967 miles
  • 2022 – 67,193 miles
  • 2021 – 56,901 miles
  • 2020 – 53,110 miles
  • 2019 – 52,174 miles
  • 2018 – 51,676 miles
  • 2017 – 50,381 miles
  • 2016 – 41,643 miles
  • 2015 – 38,058 miles
  • 2014 – 33,532 miles
  • 2013 – 28,036 miles
  • 2012 – 20,268 miles
  • 2011 – 14,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,547 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertray

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,547 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,547 miles
    Test number
    745658904316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    293182486850
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Fail79,967 miles (+12,774)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    816130149964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  4. Pass67,193 miles (+10,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,193 miles
    Test number
    500843813138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,901 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    495892924086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,110 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    475360681884
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail53,110 miles (+936)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,110 miles
    Test number
    682780076549
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass52,174 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    327952605445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,676 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,676 miles
    Test number
    500439697645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,381 miles (+2,703)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,381 miles
    Test number
    831829891607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,678 miles (+6,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    711890858850
    • AdvisoryUnable to check oil level - No dip stick on this model
  12. Pass41,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    504345426933
    • AdvisoryUndertray
  13. Fail41,643 miles (+3,585)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    123542915686
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing nsr (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre nail
    • AdvisoryUndertray
  14. Pass38,058 miles (+4,526)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,058 miles
    Test number
    529773605107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront wipers streaks
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteNsf tyre deep chunk outer wall and nail
    • NoteNsr tyre 2.5mm tread depth
    • NoteOsr tyre deep chunk x2 outer wall and 3mm tread depth
  15. Pass33,532 miles (+5,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    905323614146
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass28,036 miles (+7,768)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    505450213197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,268 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,268 miles
    Test number
    857785812188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,029 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,029 miles
    Test number
    417255142016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,485 miles
    Test number
    907680851008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 MZJ

Does LR08 MZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 MZJ expired on 22 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 MZJ?
The MOT on LR08 MZJ expired on 22 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 MZJ done?
LR08 MZJ was recorded at 87,547 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2024, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
Has LR08 MZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 MZJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 MZJ 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 MZJ find?
LR08 MZJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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