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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 YLOMOT history

LR08 YLO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 54,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

LR08 YLO black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
54,008 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YLO
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
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YLO was last recorded at 54,008 miles on 7 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,007 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,008 miles
  • 2024 – 51,558 miles
  • 2023 – 49,781 miles
  • 2022 – 48,571 miles
  • 2021 – 45,450 miles
  • 2020 – 43,292 miles
  • 2019 – 39,112 miles
  • 2018 – 34,163 miles
  • 2017 – 27,794 miles
  • 2016 – 22,386 miles
  • 2015 – 19,155 miles
  • 2014 – 15,655 miles
  • 2013 – 13,359 miles
  • 2012 – 11,209 miles
  • 2011 – 8,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,008 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,008 miles
    Test number
    417532200604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,007 miles (+58)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,007 miles
    Test number
    582623505653
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail53,949 miles (+2,391)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    853248102784
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess nearside and offside mounts deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (front facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  4. Pass51,558 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    394909621890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,537 miles (+1,756)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,537 miles
    Test number
    635140567407
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,781 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,781 miles
    Test number
    429410190620
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass48,571 miles (+3,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    569305001155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,450 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,450 miles
    Test number
    632099962378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,292 miles (+4,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,292 miles
    Test number
    407589059878
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass39,112 miles (+4,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    460047768855
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass34,163 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,163 miles
    Test number
    846969349576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,794 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    27,794 miles
    Test number
    954595943412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,386 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,386 miles
    Test number
    684726549399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,155 miles (+3,500)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,155 miles
    Test number
    157439465433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    15,655 miles
    Test number
    319582764063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,655 miles (+2,296)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,655 miles
    Test number
    665082264036
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  17. Pass13,359 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,359 miles
    Test number
    987753363029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,209 miles (+2,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,209 miles
    Test number
    845880282032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass8,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,827 miles
    Test number
    579943171086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 YLO

Does LR08 YLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YLO is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YLO?
The MOT on LR08 YLO is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YLO done?
LR08 YLO was recorded at 54,008 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has LR08 YLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YLO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR08 YLO 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 YLO find?
LR08 YLO passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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