BMW logo

BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 3,999 cc

LR08 OTTMOT history

LR08 OTT is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 8 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 66,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

LR08 OTT blue 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 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,542 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,981 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LR08 OTT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OTT was last recorded at 66,542 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 2,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,356 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,186 miles
Average per year
2,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,542 miles
  • 2025 – 64,356 miles
  • 2024 – 61,269 miles
  • 2023 – 58,079 miles
  • 2022 – 54,730 miles
  • 2021 – 50,993 miles
  • 2020 – 49,171 miles
  • 2019 – 43,727 miles
  • 2018 – 37,350 miles
  • 2017 – 32,628 miles
  • 2016 – 31,251 miles
  • 2015 – 30,790 miles
  • 2014 – 29,520 miles
  • 2013 – 27,705 miles
  • 2012 – 26,447 miles
  • 2011 – 20,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,542 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,542 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,542 miles
    Test number
    369807766189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,356 miles (+3,087)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    218227726366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower bearing dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower bearing dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass61,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    144124626215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,269 miles (+3,190)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    189511985746
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass58,079 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    685333902812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,716 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,716 miles
    Test number
    741110122234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,730 miles
    Test number
    255854228276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,730 miles (+3,737)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,730 miles
    Test number
    818534796852
    • 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))
  9. Pass50,993 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,993 miles
    Test number
    107505720524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,171 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    875985332262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,727 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    488693043292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,350 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,350 miles
    Test number
    824850721609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,628 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    997044234907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,627 miles (+1,376)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,627 miles
    Test number
    956799881415
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  15. Pass31,251 miles (+461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,251 miles
    Test number
    682478635102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass30,790 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,790 miles
    Test number
    209612555021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass29,520 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,520 miles
    Test number
    188713854041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    119912553000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail27,705 miles (+1,258)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,705 miles
    Test number
    889122653091
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass26,447 miles (+6,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,447 miles
    Test number
    256692852083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass20,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,401 miles
    Test number
    205596051045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OTT

Does LR08 OTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OTT is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OTT?
The MOT on LR08 OTT is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OTT done?
LR08 OTT was recorded at 66,542 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
Has LR08 OTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OTT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 OTT 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 OTT find?
LR08 OTT passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all LR08O registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.