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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 XAMMOT history

LR08 XAM is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

LR08 XAM black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
132,163 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 XAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 XAM was last recorded at 132,163 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 763 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,400 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
763 miles
Average per year
7,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,163 miles
  • 2024 – 124,337 miles
  • 2023 – 116,687 miles
  • 2022 – 108,232 miles
  • 2021 – 94,480 miles
  • 2020 – 87,655 miles
  • 2019 – 72,582 miles
  • 2018 – 69,058 miles
  • 2017 – 64,245 miles
  • 2015 – 54,152 miles
  • 2014 – 51,314 miles
  • 2013 – 48,529 miles
  • 2012 – 39,073 miles
  • 2011 – 31,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,163 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,163 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    132,163 miles
    Test number
    716832217553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,400 miles
    Test number
    994613119131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,400 miles (+7,063)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,400 miles
    Test number
    226236258349
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass124,337 miles (+7,650)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,337 miles
    Test number
    507209626980
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass116,687 miles (+8,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,687 miles
    Test number
    971467358611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass108,232 miles (+13,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,232 miles
    Test number
    861987481954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass94,480 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,480 miles
    Test number
    871396686299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,655 miles2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,655 miles
    Test number
    277330728708
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre worn bald & close to cords on inner edge
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre worn bald & close to cords on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe split
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  9. Fail87,652 miles (+15,070)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    559211139365
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre worn bald & close to cords on inner edge
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre worn bald & close to cords on inner edge
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine breather pipe split
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
  10. Pass72,582 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    799280016336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,581 miles (+3,523)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    682692088393
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass69,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    588870436904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,058 miles (+4,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    924327055535
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass64,245 miles (+10,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    798340459375
    • 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)
  15. Pass54,152 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,152 miles
    Test number
    409494185044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,149 miles (+2,835)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    988212685005
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass51,314 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    238108614416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,529 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    208895713474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,325 miles (+9,252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,325 miles
    Test number
    159781473447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,073 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    716700812192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    566613411193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 XAM

Does LR08 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 XAM expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 XAM?
The MOT on LR08 XAM expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 XAM done?
LR08 XAM was recorded at 132,163 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 7,109 miles a year.
Has LR08 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 XAM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 XAM 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 XAM find?
LR08 XAM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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