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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 XABMOT history

LR08 XAB is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.

LR08 XAB bronze 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 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
117,534 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XAB was last recorded at 117,534 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 5,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,150 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,384 miles
Average per year
5,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,534 miles
  • 2022 – 112,150 miles
  • 2021 – 108,898 miles
  • 2020 – 105,687 miles
  • 2019 – 100,794 miles
  • 2018 – 96,164 miles
  • 2017 – 92,024 miles
  • 2016 – 87,303 miles
  • 2015 – 81,141 miles
  • 2014 – 73,376 miles
  • 2013 – 60,710 miles
  • 2012 – 55,384 miles
  • 2011 – 47,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,534 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,534 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,534 miles
    Test number
    881428753677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,150 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,150 miles
    Test number
    213731587245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,898 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    115792675830
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,687 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,687 miles
    Test number
    583111714993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    521066577647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,794 miles (+4,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    422058018402
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,164 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,164 miles
    Test number
    912619322788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,024 miles (+4,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    256840094040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort at minimum required for MOT

  9. Pass87,303 miles (+6,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    734735514564
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges

  10. Pass81,141 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    688098375048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail81,141 miles (+7,765)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    877295775050
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass73,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,376 miles
    Test number
    825590084078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,376 miles (+12,666)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,376 miles
    Test number
    427580484019
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

  14. Fail60,710 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    438283373030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass60,710 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    545283173004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,384 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,384 miles
    Test number
    708865772066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,456 miles
    Test number
    548881981091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR08 XAB

Does LR08 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XAB expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XAB?
The MOT on LR08 XAB expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XAB done?
LR08 XAB was recorded at 117,534 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 5,928 miles a year.
Has LR08 XAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XAB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LR08 XAB 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 XAB find?
LR08 XAB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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