BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc
LR08 PHAMOT history
LR08 PHA is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 156,866 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,859 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 PHA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 PHA was last recorded at 156,866 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 3,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 153,556 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,310 miles
- Average per year
- 5,859 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,866 miles
- 2025 – 153,556 miles
- 2022 – 150,219 miles
- 2021 – 146,538 miles
- 2020 – 144,037 miles
- 2019 – 141,933 miles
- 2018 – 135,906 miles
- 2017 – 129,237 miles
- 2016 – 121,285 miles
- 2015 – 110,747 miles
- 2014 – 104,404 miles
- 2013 – 93,825 miles
- 2012 – 85,365 miles
- 2011 – 69,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,866 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 156,866 miles
- Test number
- 217757880465
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,821 miles (+3,265)2 major1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,821 miles
- Test number
- 974902970195
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,556 miles (+3,337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 153,556 miles
- Test number
- 532385744429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,219 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 150,219 miles
- Test number
- 983798487683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Fail150,219 miles (+3,681)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,219 miles
- Test number
- 292870883544
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements n/s/r & o/s/r (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowing full inspection
Pass146,538 miles (+2,501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 146,538 miles
- Test number
- 967177758407
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shack absorber corroded
Pass144,037 miles (+2,104)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 144,037 miles
- Test number
- 538734228501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,933 miles (+6,027)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 141,933 miles
- Test number
- 961023430316
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,906 miles (+6,669)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 135,906 miles
- Test number
- 743140997923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,237 miles (+7,952)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 129,237 miles
- Test number
- 493816662698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,285 miles (+10,538)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 121,285 miles
- Test number
- 436465814441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,747 miles (+6,343)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 110,747 miles
- Test number
- 719801865023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,404 miles (+10,579)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 104,404 miles
- Test number
- 348572264063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,825 miles (+8,460)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 93,825 miles
- Test number
- 167430173071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,365 miles (+16,309)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 85,365 miles
- Test number
- 427291862009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,056 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 69,056 miles
- Test number
- 145029061464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,056 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,056 miles
- Test number
- 229288661048
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about LR08 PHA
- Does LR08 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 PHA is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 PHA?
- The MOT on LR08 PHA is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 PHA done?
- LR08 PHA was recorded at 156,866 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,859 miles a year.
- Has LR08 PHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 PHA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 PHA 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 PHA find?
- LR08 PHA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.
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