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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 PBXMOT history

LR08 PBX is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

LR08 PBX black BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2025
Mileage
169,871 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
1 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PBX was last recorded at 169,871 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 8,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,765 miles · 11 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,106 miles
Average per year
8,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,871 miles
  • 2023 – 161,765 miles
  • 2022 – 156,129 miles
  • 2020 – 147,545 miles
  • 2019 – 128,596 miles
  • 2018 – 116,854 miles
  • 2017 – 111,017 miles
  • 2016 – 105,847 miles
  • 2015 – 97,569 miles
  • 2014 – 91,490 miles
  • 2013 – 81,740 miles
  • 2012 – 70,194 miles
  • 2011 – 57,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,871 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (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.

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,871 miles
    Test number
    322521001048
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,871 miles (+8,106)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,871 miles
    Test number
    832521827950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,765 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,765 miles
    Test number
    276339983619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail161,763 miles (+5,634)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,763 miles
    Test number
    556435616249
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryHandbrake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryUnder trays insecure

  5. Pass156,129 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,129 miles
    Test number
    127406362342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Fail156,126 miles (+8,581)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,126 miles
    Test number
    340105214233
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Pass147,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    147,545 miles
    Test number
    175805205337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail147,545 miles (+18,949)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,545 miles
    Test number
    289678638438
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,596 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,596 miles
    Test number
    981262535539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear abs ring rubbing on sensor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Fail128,595 miles (+11,741)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,595 miles
    Test number
    669933142643
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear abs ring rubbing on sensor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass116,854 miles (+5,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,854 miles
    Test number
    591215537479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass111,017 miles (+5,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,017 miles
    Test number
    552960430415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass105,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    442779580693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,847 miles (+8,278)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    273542142345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass97,569 miles (+6,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,569 miles
    Test number
    595690655163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass91,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,490 miles
    Test number
    529425754162
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Fail91,486 miles (+9,746)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    458235454187
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Pass81,740 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    516216593141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,194 miles (+12,587)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,194 miles
    Test number
    218335882141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,607 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    299413351182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    615415801197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 PBX

Does LR08 PBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 PBX expired on 10 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PBX?
The MOT on LR08 PBX expired on 10 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 PBX done?
LR08 PBX was recorded at 169,871 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 8,830 miles a year.
Has LR08 PBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PBX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 PBX 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 PBX find?
LR08 PBX passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive transmission; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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