BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc
LR08 PZEMOT history
LR08 PZE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,741 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 145,741 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 PZE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 PZE was last recorded at 145,741 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 7,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,606 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,135 miles
- Average per year
- 8,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,741 miles
- 2025 – 138,606 miles
- 2024 – 128,905 miles
- 2023 – 121,114 miles
- 2022 – 114,476 miles
- 2021 – 107,632 miles
- 2020 – 101,987 miles
- 2019 – 96,120 miles
- 2018 – 89,866 miles
- 2017 – 82,035 miles
- 2016 – 66,052 miles
- 2014 – 60,360 miles
- 2013 – 37,656 miles
- 2012 – 26,752 miles
- 2011 – 18,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,741 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Both strut top mounts deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,741 miles (+7,135)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 145,741 miles
- Test number
- 242172141170
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,606 miles (+9,701)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 138,606 miles
- Test number
- 670956384178
- AdvisoryFront Both strut top mounts deteriorating
- AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft leaking CV grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft leaking CV grease
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass128,905 miles (+7,791)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,905 miles
- Test number
- 358754898162
- AdvisoryFront Both strut top mounts deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Pass121,114 miles (+6,638)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 121,114 miles
- Test number
- 252206395998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,476 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 114,476 miles
- Test number
- 903628210281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,475 miles (+6,843)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,475 miles
- Test number
- 888888532983
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass107,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 107,632 miles
- Test number
- 128462102811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,632 miles (+5,645)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,632 miles
- Test number
- 103056280100
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,987 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 101,987 miles
- Test number
- 742799169909
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
Fail101,986 miles (+5,866)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,986 miles
- Test number
- 706162953353
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres very perished on outer edge
Pass96,120 miles (+6,254)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 96,120 miles
- Test number
- 812239324011
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass89,866 miles (+7,831)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 89,866 miles
- Test number
- 349642966698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,035 miles (+15,983)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 82,035 miles
- Test number
- 857403228564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,052 miles (+5,692)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 66,052 miles
- Test number
- 381586478332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,360 miles (+3,039)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,360 miles
- Test number
- 795712144396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,321 miles (+19,665)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 57,321 miles
- Test number
- 518675764212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,656 miles (+10,904)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 37,656 miles
- Test number
- 209457483082
- NoteOffside rear parking brake did not lock
- NoteWipers smearing
Pass26,752 miles (+377)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 26,752 miles
- Test number
- 926752242180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 26,375 miles
- Test number
- 247735692078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,375 miles (+7,848)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,375 miles
- Test number
- 389885792007
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass18,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 18,527 miles
- Test number
- 417430281075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 PZE
- Does LR08 PZE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 PZE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 PZE?
- The MOT on LR08 PZE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR08 PZE done?
- LR08 PZE was recorded at 145,741 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,587 miles a year.
- Has LR08 PZE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 PZE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR08 PZE 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 PZE find?
- LR08 PZE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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