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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 PYJMOT history

LR08 PYJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

LR08 PYJ 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 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
90,565 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PYJ was last recorded at 90,565 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 6,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,002 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,563 miles
Average per year
4,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,565 miles
  • 2025 – 84,002 miles
  • 2024 – 78,587 miles
  • 2023 – 72,440 miles
  • 2022 – 66,615 miles
  • 2021 – 60,071 miles
  • 2020 – 53,678 miles
  • 2019 – 51,920 miles
  • 2018 – 46,896 miles
  • 2017 – 43,467 miles
  • 2016 – 41,518 miles
  • 2015 – 38,738 miles
  • 2014 – 37,434 miles
  • 2013 – 34,227 miles
  • 2012 – 31,276 miles
  • 2011 – 26,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,565 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear differential oil leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,565 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    90,565 miles
    Test number
    153301480278
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear differential oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,565 miles (+6,563)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,565 miles
    Test number
    422171764110
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear differential oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    902305570441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,002 miles (+5,415)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    291893115748
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,587 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    733806285233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,519 miles (+98)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,519 miles
    Test number
    134453349620
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim cracked (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  7. Fail78,421 miles (+5,981)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    888118918871
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water ingress in lamp unit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  8. Pass72,440 miles (+5,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,440 miles
    Test number
    439189240297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass66,615 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    464511912205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Fail66,615 miles (+6,544)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    667440156203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass60,071 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    151952810763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,678 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,678 miles
    Test number
    400701440976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,920 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,920 miles
    Test number
    440246118017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,896 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    908924419150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,467 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,467 miles
    Test number
    462411763208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,518 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    348926053121
    • 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)

  17. Pass38,738 miles (+1,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,738 miles
    Test number
    115082865071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  18. Pass37,434 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,434 miles
    Test number
    798446064073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,227 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,227 miles
    Test number
    715437363016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,276 miles (+4,708)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    31,276 miles
    Test number
    716251252067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,568 miles
    Test number
    358680881072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,568 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,568 miles
    Test number
    935720481089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LR08 PYJ

Does LR08 PYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 PYJ is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PYJ?
The MOT on LR08 PYJ is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 PYJ done?
LR08 PYJ was recorded at 90,565 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 4,101 miles a year.
Has LR08 PYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PYJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 PYJ 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 PYJ find?
LR08 PYJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear differential oil leak; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush.

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