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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

LR08 ZJOMOT history

LR08 ZJO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2025.

LR08 ZJO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2026
Mileage
131,040 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 ZJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 ZJO was last recorded at 131,040 miles on 29 Mar 2025, 15,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2013: 68,937 miles, lower than 76,350 miles on 9 Mar 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,024 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
15,016 miles
Average per year
4,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,040 miles
  • 2024 – 116,024 miles
  • 2023 – 111,312 miles
  • 2021 – 106,188 miles
  • 2020 – 102,505 miles
  • 2019 – 96,950 miles
  • 2018 – 92,123 miles
  • 2017 – 87,812 miles
  • 2016 – 81,560 miles
  • 2015 – 77,642 miles
  • 2014 – 72,492 miles
  • 2013 – 68,937 miles
  • 2012 – 76,350 miles
  • 2011 – 66,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,040 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,040 miles (+15,016)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,040 miles
    Test number
    938106749340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,024 miles (+4,712)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    116,024 miles
    Test number
    842444292933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFFERENTIAL WHINING.
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE HAS A SLIGHT MISFIRE

  3. Pass111,312 miles (+5,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,312 miles
    Test number
    216845254265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass106,188 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,188 miles
    Test number
    529970424598
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass102,505 miles (+5,555)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,505 miles
    Test number
    964541847743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,950 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,950 miles
    Test number
    818068031573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,123 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,123 miles
    Test number
    337604551040
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass87,812 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    513015957464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,560 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,560 miles
    Test number
    364175409324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,642 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,642 miles
    Test number
    797074735179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    158196514154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,492 miles (+3,555)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,492 miles
    Test number
    176456414192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass68,937 miles (-7,413)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    649034643197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,350 miles (+9,893)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,350 miles
    Test number
    397429062008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,457 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    946218411150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,807 miles
    Test number
    209190071038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 ZJO

Does LR08 ZJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR08 ZJO expired on 5 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR08 ZJO?
The MOT on LR08 ZJO expired on 5 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR08 ZJO done?
LR08 ZJO was recorded at 131,040 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2025, an average of 4,643 miles a year.
Has LR08 ZJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 ZJO has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on LR08 ZJO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 ZJO find?
LR08 ZJO passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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