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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 PBVMOT history

LR08 PBV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

LR08 PBV 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 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
109,751 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PBV was last recorded at 109,751 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,691 miles · 23 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
5,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,751 miles
  • 2023 – 108,691 miles
  • 2022 – 104,339 miles
  • 2021 – 95,449 miles
  • 2020 – 91,319 miles
  • 2019 – 83,352 miles
  • 2018 – 75,281 miles
  • 2017 – 70,869 miles
  • 2016 – 66,449 miles
  • 2015 – 59,059 miles
  • 2014 – 52,433 miles
  • 2013 – 46,830 miles
  • 2012 – 42,208 miles
  • 2011 – 39,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,751 miles
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear arm - Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside engine area (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside park brake lower effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,751 miles (+1,060)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    109,751 miles
    Test number
    900426542747
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear arm - Spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Nearside engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,691 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,691 miles
    Test number
    976677929196
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seal perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail108,688 miles (+4,349)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,688 miles
    Test number
    682731135196
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Slight free play in parking brake lever
    • AdvisoryInformation for parking brake fail - nearside rear low effort compared to offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seal perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass104,339 miles (+8,890)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,339 miles
    Test number
    771168017613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,449 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    710689605862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake lower effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,436 miles (+4,117)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,436 miles
    Test number
    952041804230
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake lower effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,319 miles
    Test number
    863574390562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail91,312 miles (+7,960)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    641928995069
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass83,352 miles (+8,071)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    83,352 miles
    Test number
    370890367212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,281 miles (+4,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,281 miles
    Test number
    931053662544
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass70,869 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,869 miles
    Test number
    400772210946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,449 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,449 miles
    Test number
    965323378657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,059 miles (+6,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    895463545193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass52,433 miles (+5,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    217044944481
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass46,830 miles (+4,622)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    276942843180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,208 miles (+3,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,208 miles
    Test number
    479540042177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,159 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,159 miles
    Test number
    147465341166
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s rear inner brake pad starting to wear low

  18. Fail39,158 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    745140931176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s rear inner brake pad looks to be starting to wear low

  19. Pass39,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,158 miles
    Test number
    888040431105
    • NoteN/s rear inner brake pad looks to be starting to wear low

Questions about LR08 PBV

Does LR08 PBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 PBV expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PBV?
The MOT on LR08 PBV expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 PBV done?
LR08 PBV was recorded at 109,751 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
Has LR08 PBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PBV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 PBV 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 PBV find?
LR08 PBV passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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