BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 VBUMOT history
LR08 VBU is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 162,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 162,542 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 VBU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 VBU was last recorded at 162,542 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 20,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 141,958 miles · 13 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 20,584 miles
- Average per year
- 10,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 162,542 miles
- 2021 – 141,958 miles
- 2020 – 141,948 miles
- 2019 – 138,895 miles
- 2018 – 126,929 miles
- 2017 – 113,251 miles
- 2016 – 98,092 miles
- 2015 – 83,719 miles
- 2014 – 73,238 miles
- 2013 – 59,141 miles
- 2012 – 53,471 miles
- 2011 – 48,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,542 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (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.
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
14 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,542 miles (+20,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 162,542 miles
- Test number
- 195806508228
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,958 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 141,958 miles
- Test number
- 964019273533
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail141,954 miles (+6)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,954 miles
- Test number
- 975566330206
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass141,948 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 141,948 miles
- Test number
- 313399045393
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,938 miles (+3,043)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,938 miles
- Test number
- 846911587470
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Pass138,895 miles (+11,966)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,895 miles
- Test number
- 581982676303
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower level sensor bracket disconnected ad hanging
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass126,929 miles (+13,678)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 126,929 miles
- Test number
- 245938027079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,251 miles (+15,159)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 113,251 miles
- Test number
- 905098357615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,092 miles (+14,373)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 98,092 miles
- Test number
- 995508830078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,719 miles (+10,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 83,719 miles
- Test number
- 689325825156
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,238 miles (+14,097)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 73,238 miles
- Test number
- 447271784039
- AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass59,141 miles (+5,670)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 59,141 miles
- Test number
- 409485193030
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass53,471 miles (+5,310)1 dangerous2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,471 miles
- Test number
- 715508382052
- DangerousNail in offside front tyre
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteTPC warning on.
Pass48,161 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 48,161 miles
- Test number
- 937313461074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about LR08 VBU
- Does LR08 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 VBU expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 VBU?
- The MOT on LR08 VBU expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 VBU done?
- LR08 VBU was recorded at 162,542 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 10,369 miles a year.
- Has LR08 VBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 VBU has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 VBU 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 VBU find?
- LR08 VBU passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s.
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