BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
LR08 YLAMOT history
LR08 YLA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 205,293 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 205,293 mi
- At MOT on 13 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,572 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR08 YLA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 24 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR08 YLA was last recorded at 205,293 miles on 13 Sept 2025, 1,753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 203,540 miles · 14 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,753 miles
- Average per year
- 10,572 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 205,293 miles
- 2024 – 203,540 miles
- 2023 – 199,474 miles
- 2022 – 194,146 miles
- 2021 – 183,147 miles
- 2020 – 175,298 miles
- 2019 – 167,617 miles
- 2018 – 162,038 miles
- 2017 – 150,104 miles
- 2016 – 129,048 miles
- 2015 – 114,402 miles
- 2014 – 111,562 miles
- 2013 – 95,422 miles
- 2012 – 73,307 miles
- 2011 – 52,791 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,293 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front discs wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,293 miles (+1,753)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 205,293 miles
- Test number
- 490157477774
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass203,540 miles (+4,066)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 203,540 miles
- Test number
- 168311534071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass199,474 miles (+5,328)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 199,474 miles
- Test number
- 191680551190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,146 miles (+10,999)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 194,146 miles
- Test number
- 386867025748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,147 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 183,147 miles
- Test number
- 446862370590
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail183,147 miles (+7,849)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,147 miles
- Test number
- 278486482258
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass175,298 miles (+62)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 175,298 miles
- Test number
- 605933273949
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail175,236 miles (+7,619)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,236 miles
- Test number
- 647105995581
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass167,617 miles (+5,579)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 167,617 miles
- Test number
- 103471062402
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass162,038 miles (+11,934)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 162,038 miles
- Test number
- 711982979180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront brakes wearing low
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
Pass150,104 miles (+21,056)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 150,104 miles
- Test number
- 594267055999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 129,048 miles
- Test number
- 776739316010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,048 miles (+14,646)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,048 miles
- Test number
- 119806317035
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass114,402 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 114,402 miles
- Test number
- 559752025158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,363 miles (+2,801)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,363 miles
- Test number
- 279240025441
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass111,562 miles (+16,140)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 111,562 miles
- Test number
- 599197784067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,422 miles (+22,115)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 95,422 miles
- Test number
- 115799693060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,307 miles (+20,516)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 73,307 miles
- Test number
- 286832902433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 52,791 miles
- Test number
- 185732301192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,791 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,791 miles
- Test number
- 206991001109
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LR08 YLA
- Does LR08 YLA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR08 YLA expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR08 YLA?
- The MOT on LR08 YLA expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR08 YLA done?
- LR08 YLA was recorded at 205,293 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2025, an average of 10,572 miles a year.
- Has LR08 YLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR08 YLA has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LR08 YLA 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 YLA find?
- LR08 YLA passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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