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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

LR08 OTMMOT history

LR08 OTM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 136,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

LR08 OTM black 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 22 May 2026
Mileage
136,712 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OTM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OTM was last recorded at 136,712 miles on 23 May 2025, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2013: 6,362 miles, lower than 49,986 miles on 29 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,099 miles · 3 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
7,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,712 miles
  • 2023 – 136,099 miles
  • 2022 – 124,920 miles
  • 2021 – 117,431 miles
  • 2020 – 113,722 miles
  • 2019 – 108,434 miles
  • 2018 – 102,074 miles
  • 2017 – 91,768 miles
  • 2016 – 81,963 miles
  • 2015 – 74,759 miles
  • 2014 – 69,088 miles
  • 2013 – 6,362 miles
  • 2012 – 49,986 miles
  • 2011 – 33,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,712 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,712 miles (+613)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,712 miles
    Test number
    381032318139
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,099 miles (+11,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,099 miles
    Test number
    203048189302
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    124,920 miles
    Test number
    162996329317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,920 miles (+7,489)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,920 miles
    Test number
    341590447366
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  5. Pass117,431 miles (+3,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    117,431 miles
    Test number
    768296963932
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,722 miles (+5,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    182076058353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass108,434 miles (+6,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,434 miles
    Test number
    144617570364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,074 miles (+10,306)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    576159605981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,768 miles (+9,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,768 miles
    Test number
    681866436224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass81,963 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,963 miles
    Test number
    601122337520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,759 miles (+5,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,759 miles
    Test number
    917538305014
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass69,088 miles (+62,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,088 miles
    Test number
    237285214198
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass6,362 miles (-43,624)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    6,362 miles
    Test number
    365490073003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,986 miles (+16,630)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,986 miles
    Test number
    188549582475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    226831181004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OTM

Does LR08 OTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 OTM expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OTM?
The MOT on LR08 OTM expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 OTM done?
LR08 OTM was recorded at 136,712 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 7,293 miles a year.
Has LR08 OTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OTM has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 OTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 OTM find?
LR08 OTM passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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