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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 VCGMOT history

LR08 VCG is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

LR08 VCG silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
166,371 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 VCG
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
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 VCG was last recorded at 166,371 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 14,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,756 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
14,615 miles
Average per year
10,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,371 miles
  • 2023 – 151,756 miles
  • 2022 – 135,601 miles
  • 2021 – 119,778 miles
  • 2020 – 107,859 miles
  • 2019 – 101,883 miles
  • 2018 – 94,372 miles
  • 2017 – 86,573 miles
  • 2016 – 77,960 miles
  • 2015 – 75,888 miles
  • 2014 – 62,119 miles
  • 2013 – 50,080 miles
  • 2012 – 43,510 miles
  • 2011 – 29,465 miles
  • 2010 – 19,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,371 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,371 miles
    Test number
    986412698858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail166,363 miles (+14,607)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,363 miles
    Test number
    510595298901
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass151,756 miles (+16,155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,756 miles
    Test number
    152736496498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,601 miles (+15,823)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,601 miles
    Test number
    287184566964
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover an undertrays fitted
  5. Pass119,778 miles (+11,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,778 miles
    Test number
    126658740452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass107,859 miles (+5,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,859 miles
    Test number
    884794755748
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass101,883 miles (+7,511)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    932771910856
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass94,372 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    403685434272
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  9. Fail94,302 miles (+7,729)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    375530344882
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass86,573 miles (+8,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,573 miles
    Test number
    770231788287
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully check condition of covered components
  11. Pass77,960 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,960 miles
    Test number
    391624352825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,888 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    248822565145
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
  13. Fail75,888 miles (+13,769)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,888 miles
    Test number
    289712365160
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Pass62,119 miles (+12,039)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,119 miles
    Test number
    975680654187
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass50,080 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,080 miles
    Test number
    505421263152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,990 miles (+6,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,990 miles
    Test number
    225717553159
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  17. Pass43,510 miles (+14,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    43,510 miles
    Test number
    179581452109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,465 miles (+9,577)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,465 miles
    Test number
    575493941173
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres feathered on edges
  19. Pass19,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,888 miles
    Test number
    881609750174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 VCG

Does LR08 VCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 VCG expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 VCG?
The MOT on LR08 VCG expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 VCG done?
LR08 VCG was recorded at 166,371 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 10,191 miles a year.
Has LR08 VCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 VCG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 VCG 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 VCG find?
LR08 VCG passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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