BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,171 cc
LR08 OUAMOT history
LR08 OUA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,480 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 79,480 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,930 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 OUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 OUA was last recorded at 79,480 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,461 miles · 15 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 3,930 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 79,480 miles
- 2024 – 76,016 miles
- 2022 – 66,363 miles
- 2021 – 64,173 miles
- 2020 – 59,007 miles
- 2019 – 55,539 miles
- 2018 – 50,559 miles
- 2017 – 45,374 miles
- 2016 – 40,862 miles
- 2015 – 35,912 miles
- 2014 – 31,981 miles
- 2013 – 27,936 miles
- 2012 – 25,288 miles
- 2011 – 22,143 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,480 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,480 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 79,480 miles
- Test number
- 838537558831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,461 miles (+2,984)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,461 miles
- Test number
- 666430198355
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass76,477 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 76,477 miles
- Test number
- 849358746659
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail76,477 miles (+461)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,477 miles
- Test number
- 163040203043
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,016 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 76,016 miles
- Test number
- 940422134911
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail76,017 miles (+9,654)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,017 miles
- Test number
- 252131994475
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Car cut out and enable to start (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass66,363 miles (+2,190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 66,363 miles
- Test number
- 983373964091
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,173 miles (+5,166)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 64,173 miles
- Test number
- 177365422478
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slight worn outer edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight worn inner edge
- AdvisoryBoth front flexible brake hose's perished
- AdvisoryExhaust flexy outer mesh deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryFuel smell around offside rear of car
Pass59,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 59,007 miles
- Test number
- 785534125011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,007 miles (+3,468)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,007 miles
- Test number
- 705764439872
- Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass55,539 miles (+4,980)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 55,539 miles
- Test number
- 198410722541
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass50,559 miles (+5,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 50,559 miles
- Test number
- 993304022165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass45,374 miles (+4,512)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 45,374 miles
- Test number
- 924286402292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass40,862 miles (+4,950)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 40,862 miles
- Test number
- 585173520631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,912 miles (+3,931)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 35,912 miles
- Test number
- 118828179818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,981 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 31,981 miles
- Test number
- 349252024388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,936 miles (+2,648)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 27,936 miles
- Test number
- 606867583247
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass25,288 miles (+3,145)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 25,288 miles
- Test number
- 876592892222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,143 miles (+223)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 22,143 miles
- Test number
- 735138041259
- 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)
Pass21,920 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 21,920 miles
- Test number
- 148220791444
- 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)
Questions about LR08 OUA
- Does LR08 OUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OUA is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 OUA?
- The MOT on LR08 OUA is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 OUA done?
- LR08 OUA was recorded at 79,480 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
- Has LR08 OUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 OUA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR08 OUA 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 OUA find?
- LR08 OUA passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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