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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc

LR08 ZHEMOT history

LR08 ZHE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 85,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

LR08 ZHE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,675 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ZHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ZHE was last recorded at 85,675 miles on 27 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,665 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,675 miles
  • 2025 – 85,665 miles
  • 2024 – 85,424 miles
  • 2023 – 82,257 miles
  • 2022 – 77,629 miles
  • 2021 – 73,561 miles
  • 2020 – 73,458 miles
  • 2019 – 70,359 miles
  • 2018 – 63,548 miles
  • 2017 – 59,178 miles
  • 2016 – 54,088 miles
  • 2015 – 47,218 miles
  • 2014 – 40,994 miles
  • 2013 – 35,987 miles
  • 2012 – 35,052 miles
  • 2011 – 33,633 miles
  • 2010 – 30,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,675 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • All tyres wearing very low to edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,675 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,675 miles
    Test number
    861894645597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,665 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    85,665 miles
    Test number
    775451524956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,424 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,424 miles
    Test number
    297846085911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,257 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,257 miles
    Test number
    110772746087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,629 miles (+4,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,629 miles
    Test number
    472231349645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken and loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass73,561 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,561 miles
    Test number
    181050338973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,458 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    981915160354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,449 miles (+3,090)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,449 miles
    Test number
    764594517909
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass70,359 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,359 miles
    Test number
    292480036897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,308 miles (+6,760)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    577232902913
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (255/30x19 budget) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass63,548 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,548 miles
    Test number
    419089265402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing very low to edges
  12. Fail63,531 miles (+4,353)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    906087160588
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing very low to edges
  13. Pass59,178 miles (+5,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,178 miles
    Test number
    346668857067
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass54,088 miles (+6,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    966758923461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,218 miles (+6,224)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    725392915166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,994 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,994 miles
    Test number
    169918214177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,987 miles (+935)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    848306963065
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Pass35,052 miles (+1,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,052 miles
    Test number
    177627882060
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge
  19. Pass33,633 miles (+2,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,633 miles
    Test number
    107507311179
    • NoteOff side rear tyre tread worn very low on inner edge of tyre
  20. Pass30,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,843 miles
    Test number
    632243930130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 ZHE

Does LR08 ZHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ZHE is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ZHE?
The MOT on LR08 ZHE is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 ZHE done?
LR08 ZHE was recorded at 85,675 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,419 miles a year.
Has LR08 ZHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ZHE has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on LR08 ZHE 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 ZHE find?
LR08 ZHE passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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