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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 OUBMOT history

LR08 OUB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

LR08 OUB 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,732 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 OUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 OUB was last recorded at 109,732 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
106,956 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,776 miles
Average per year
6,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,732 miles
  • 2025 – 106,956 miles
  • 2024 – 103,063 miles
  • 2023 – 98,244 miles
  • 2022 – 92,636 miles
  • 2021 – 89,530 miles
  • 2020 – 86,134 miles
  • 2019 – 81,135 miles
  • 2018 – 76,501 miles
  • 2017 – 69,693 miles
  • 2016 – 60,242 miles
  • 2015 – 49,876 miles
  • 2014 – 42,283 miles
  • 2013 – 32,878 miles
  • 2012 – 26,619 miles
  • 2011 – 19,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,732 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,732 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    139815165171
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,732 miles (+2,776)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    204537522828
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread pattern damaged (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass106,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,956 miles
    Test number
    168994366637
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak

  4. Fail106,951 miles (+3,888)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,951 miles
    Test number
    321095459912
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront oil leak

  5. Pass103,063 miles (+4,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,063 miles
    Test number
    739666118047
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,244 miles (+5,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    127333187461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,636 miles (+3,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,636 miles
    Test number
    552163369976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass89,530 miles (+3,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    842278232471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides worn close to limit advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine

  9. Pass86,134 miles (+4,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    868467083488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,135 miles (+4,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    81,135 miles
    Test number
    849931581677
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,501 miles (+6,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,501 miles
    Test number
    178199751024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass69,693 miles (+9,451)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,693 miles
    Test number
    354616487444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,242 miles (+10,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,242 miles
    Test number
    491492959703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,876 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,876 miles
    Test number
    518292945096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    157298734055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,283 miles (+9,405)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,283 miles
    Test number
    317668034099
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass32,878 miles (+6,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    989902743021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,619 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,619 miles
    Test number
    638557742070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    19,975 miles
    Test number
    167550661498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 OUB

Does LR08 OUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 OUB is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 OUB?
The MOT on LR08 OUB is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 OUB done?
LR08 OUB was recorded at 109,732 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 6,005 miles a year.
Has LR08 OUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 OUB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 OUB 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 OUB find?
LR08 OUB passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished; offside headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished; oil leak, but not excessive.

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