BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc
LR08 ORWMOT history
LR08 ORW is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,861 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 77,861 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,903 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 ORW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 ORW was last recorded at 77,861 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,165 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,696 miles
- Average per year
- 3,903 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,861 miles
- 2025 – 76,165 miles
- 2024 – 75,058 miles
- 2023 – 73,360 miles
- 2022 – 70,798 miles
- 2021 – 66,702 miles
- 2020 – 60,829 miles
- 2019 – 58,313 miles
- 2018 – 56,084 miles
- 2017 – 52,960 miles
- 2016 – 48,464 miles
- 2015 – 43,229 miles
- 2014 – 37,564 miles
- 2013 – 30,880 miles
- 2012 – 24,814 miles
- 2011 – 18,887 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,861 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,861 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 77,861 miles
- Test number
- 350169157757
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass76,165 miles (+1,107)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,165 miles
- Test number
- 390622186766
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,058 miles (+27)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 75,058 miles
- Test number
- 932908981379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail75,031 miles (+1,671)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,031 miles
- Test number
- 353967913806
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Park brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass73,360 miles (+2,562)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 73,360 miles
- Test number
- 515158748242
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,798 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 70,798 miles
- Test number
- 165544614415
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail70,798 miles (+4,096)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,798 miles
- Test number
- 487877980004
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,702 miles (+5,873)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 66,702 miles
- Test number
- 300495258808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass60,829 miles (+2,516)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 60,829 miles
- Test number
- 394782007778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,313 miles (+2,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 58,313 miles
- Test number
- 442598623971
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has slight travel
Pass56,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 56,084 miles
- Test number
- 576301926919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,084 miles (+3,124)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,084 miles
- Test number
- 286716683322
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass52,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 52,960 miles
- Test number
- 911646587900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,960 miles (+4,496)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,960 miles
- Test number
- 814123384510
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass48,464 miles (+5,235)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 48,464 miles
- Test number
- 700192122800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,229 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 43,229 miles
- Test number
- 175105755075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail43,229 miles (+5,665)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,229 miles
- Test number
- 989025955026
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,564 miles (+6,684)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 37,564 miles
- Test number
- 599575154008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,880 miles (+6,066)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 30,880 miles
- Test number
- 179847353043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,814 miles (+5,927)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 24,814 miles
- Test number
- 487172772014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,887 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 18,887 miles
- Test number
- 745703871077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 ORW
- Does LR08 ORW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ORW is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 ORW?
- The MOT on LR08 ORW is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 ORW done?
- LR08 ORW was recorded at 77,861 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
- Has LR08 ORW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 ORW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 ORW 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 ORW find?
- LR08 ORW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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