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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

LR08 OSYMOT history

LR08 OSY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 171,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

LR08 OSY grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
171,628 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OSY was last recorded at 171,628 miles on 9 May 2026, 10,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,800 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,828 miles
Average per year
9,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,628 miles
  • 2025 – 160,800 miles
  • 2024 – 146,444 miles
  • 2023 – 135,063 miles
  • 2022 – 133,849 miles
  • 2021 – 127,435 miles
  • 2020 – 110,767 miles
  • 2019 – 92,936 miles
  • 2018 – 82,256 miles
  • 2017 – 71,440 miles
  • 2016 – 64,201 miles
  • 2015 – 58,985 miles
  • 2014 – 51,524 miles
  • 2013 – 44,981 miles
  • 2012 – 38,077 miles
  • 2011 – 30,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,628 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,628 miles (+10,828)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,628 miles
    Test number
    182196765591
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,800 miles (+14,356)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,800 miles
    Test number
    799644139154
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,444 miles (+11,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,444 miles
    Test number
    694242450095
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,063 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,063 miles
    Test number
    598632339925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,849 miles (+6,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,849 miles
    Test number
    836435815072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass127,435 miles (+16,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,435 miles
    Test number
    698213962826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,767 miles (+17,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,767 miles
    Test number
    158809304868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  8. Pass92,936 miles (+10,680)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    744813872097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    928367632495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,256 miles (+10,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    683529250345
    • Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Pass71,440 miles (+7,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,440 miles
    Test number
    213413704425
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass64,201 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,201 miles
    Test number
    349838997174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,985 miles (+7,461)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    58,985 miles
    Test number
    348591065036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass51,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    348194664074
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail51,524 miles (+6,543)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,524 miles
    Test number
    578144664072
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass44,981 miles (+6,904)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    44,981 miles
    Test number
    568920663074
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail38,077 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,077 miles
    Test number
    737610742087
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  18. Pass38,077 miles (+7,459)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,077 miles
    Test number
    929540842018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,618 miles
    Test number
    189245851401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR08 OSY

Does LR08 OSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OSY is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OSY?
The MOT on LR08 OSY is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OSY done?
LR08 OSY was recorded at 171,628 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 9,275 miles a year.
Has LR08 OSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OSY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LR08 OSY 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 OSY find?
LR08 OSY passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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