BMW 1 Series
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,979 cc
LR08 VBMMOT history
LR08 VBM is a black diesel BMW 1 Series first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 85,226 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 85,226 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VBM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 1 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VBM was last recorded at 85,226 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 12,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,034 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,192 miles
- Average per year
- 4,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,226 miles
- 2025 – 73,034 miles
- 2024 – 64,112 miles
- 2023 – 61,110 miles
- 2022 – 55,396 miles
- 2021 – 52,986 miles
- 2019 – 48,208 miles
- 2018 – 46,969 miles
- 2014 – 39,176 miles
- 2013 – 32,038 miles
- 2012 – 26,060 miles
- 2011 – 19,299 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy housing damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,226 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 85,226 miles
- Test number
- 607291067550
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy housing damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Fail85,226 miles (+12,192)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,226 miles
- Test number
- 830879497515
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy housing damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Pass73,034 miles (+8,922)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 73,034 miles
- Test number
- 464430627145
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy damaged (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass64,112 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 64,112 miles
- Test number
- 502653421491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
Pass61,110 miles (+5,714)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 61,110 miles
- Test number
- 212433107379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,396 miles (+2,410)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,396 miles
- Test number
- 333200666845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,986 miles (+4,778)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 52,986 miles
- Test number
- 259272417719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,208 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 48,208 miles
- Test number
- 123169047391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,202 miles (+1,233)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,202 miles
- Test number
- 173295468377
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass46,969 miles (+7,793)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 46,969 miles
- Test number
- 826703430289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,176 miles (+7,138)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 39,176 miles
- Test number
- 108704844233
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass32,038 miles (+5,978)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 32,038 miles
- Test number
- 215698973239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,060 miles (+6,761)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 26,060 miles
- Test number
- 769841172212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,299 miles
- Test number
- 587142371259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR08 VBM
- Does LR08 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 VBM is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VBM?
- The MOT on LR08 VBM is valid until 1 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 VBM done?
- LR08 VBM was recorded at 85,226 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,595 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VBM has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VBM 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 VBM find?
- LR08 VBM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy housing damaged; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; rear parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly.
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