BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 OTZMOT history
LR08 OTZ is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 141,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 141,168 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 OTZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 OTZ was last recorded at 141,168 miles on 22 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2024: 141,168 miles, lower than 144,119 miles on 17 Oct 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,119 miles · 17 Oct 2024
- Average per year
- 7,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 141,168 miles
- 2023 – 139,942 miles
- 2022 – 138,167 miles
- 2021 – 134,284 miles
- 2020 – 125,252 miles
- 2019 – 115,966 miles
- 2018 – 115,790 miles
- 2017 – 104,309 miles
- 2016 – 94,933 miles
- 2015 – 85,210 miles
- 2014 – 73,684 miles
- 2013 – 61,749 miles
- 2012 – 50,393 miles
- 2011 – 39,175 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,168 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight -play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,168 miles (-2,951)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 141,168 miles
- Test number
- 385996873204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight -play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail144,119 miles (+4,177)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,119 miles
- Test number
- 261485385787
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened lower part of drop link is bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight -play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,942 miles (+1,775)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 139,942 miles
- Test number
- 528549351815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,167 miles (+3,883)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 138,167 miles
- Test number
- 945979803365
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass134,284 miles (+191)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 134,284 miles
- Test number
- 628416286412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,093 miles (+8,841)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,093 miles
- Test number
- 629883139180
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,252 miles (+9,286)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 125,252 miles
- Test number
- 234095373859
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,966 miles (+176)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 115,966 miles
- Test number
- 443214489180
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,790 miles (+11,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 115,790 miles
- Test number
- 707290503863
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,309 miles (+9,376)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 104,309 miles
- Test number
- 552749188982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,933 miles (+9,723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,933 miles
- Test number
- 675861629237
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass85,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 85,210 miles
- Test number
- 775255865011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,100 miles (+11,416)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 519225965040
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,684 miles (+11,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,684 miles
- Test number
- 686264884099
- 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)
Pass61,749 miles (+11,356)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 61,749 miles
- Test number
- 289097463071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,393 miles (+11,218)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,393 miles
- Test number
- 608926672071
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/r tyre showing signs of advanced wear 255/35R18
Pass39,175 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 39,175 miles
- Test number
- 515812481007
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail39,149 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,149 miles
- Test number
- 259501281029
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about LR08 OTZ
- Does LR08 OTZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 OTZ expired on 21 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 OTZ?
- The MOT on LR08 OTZ expired on 21 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 OTZ done?
- LR08 OTZ was recorded at 141,168 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 7,508 miles a year.
- Has LR08 OTZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 OTZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LR08 OTZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR08 OTZ find?
- LR08 OTZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight -play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bush has slight play.
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