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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,926 cc

LR08 ZHTMOT history

LR08 ZHT is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LR08 ZHT 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 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,657 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ZHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ZHT was last recorded at 124,657 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 3,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Apr 2018: 89,351 miles, lower than 90,477 miles on 11 May 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,088 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,569 miles
Average per year
4,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,657 miles
  • 2024 – 121,088 miles
  • 2023 – 118,128 miles
  • 2022 – 114,790 miles
  • 2021 – 110,837 miles
  • 2020 – 107,306 miles
  • 2019 – 102,337 miles
  • 2018 – 89,351 miles
  • 2017 – 90,477 miles
  • 2016 – 85,161 miles
  • 2015 – 76,585 miles
  • 2014 – 70,353 miles
  • 2013 – 63,566 miles
  • 2012 – 58,616 miles
  • 2011 – 51,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,657 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,657 miles (+3,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,657 miles
    Test number
    753880385166
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  2. Pass121,088 miles (+2,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    121,088 miles
    Test number
    175481758840
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass118,128 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,128 miles
    Test number
    639796163059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,790 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,790 miles
    Test number
    740719026859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,744 miles (+3,907)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,744 miles
    Test number
    301354906924
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass110,837 miles (+3,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,837 miles
    Test number
    543209152603
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass107,306 miles (+4,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,306 miles
    Test number
    489887599595
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,337 miles (+12,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,337 miles
    Test number
    588447967284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass89,351 miles (-1,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,351 miles
    Test number
    974817570240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
  10. Pass90,477 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,477 miles
    Test number
    659163457723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,161 miles (+8,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    147645195011
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyres heavily worn on outside edge
  12. Pass76,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    257422245126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,585 miles (+6,232)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    479772445144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass70,353 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    647761494008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,566 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,566 miles
    Test number
    268837883021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,564 miles (+4,948)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,564 miles
    Test number
    685276083067
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass58,616 miles (+7,113)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    377152102138
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test
  18. Pass51,503 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,503 miles
    Test number
    729551561038
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR08 ZHT

Does LR08 ZHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 ZHT is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ZHT?
The MOT on LR08 ZHT is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 ZHT done?
LR08 ZHT was recorded at 124,657 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,980 miles a year.
Has LR08 ZHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ZHT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR08 ZHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 ZHT find?
LR08 ZHT passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear subframe corroded.

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