BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,979 cc

8 TPSMOT history

8 TPS is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 207,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

8 TPS silver 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
207,998 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,960 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 8 TPS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
8 TPS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8 TPS was last recorded at 207,998 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 3,820 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,178 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,820 miles
Average per year
9,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,998 miles
  • 2025 – 204,178 miles
  • 2024 – 196,187 miles
  • 2023 – 184,472 miles
  • 2022 – 179,704 miles
  • 2021 – 174,459 miles
  • 2020 – 167,114 miles
  • 2019 – 156,740 miles
  • 2018 – 146,273 miles
  • 2017 – 134,139 miles
  • 2016 – 122,626 miles
  • 2014 – 110,977 miles
  • 2013 – 102,226 miles
  • 2012 – 83,669 miles
  • 2011 – 67,960 miles
  • 2010 – 52,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,998 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,998 miles (+3,820)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    207,998 miles
    Test number
    759499321614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass204,178 miles (+7,991)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    204,178 miles
    Test number
    543818657487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,187 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    196,187 miles
    Test number
    986376488856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail196,163 miles (+11,691)1 dangerous3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,163 miles
    Test number
    613660919751
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake wear wire touching coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake wear wire touching coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass184,472 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    184,472 miles
    Test number
    342545513837
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Fail184,472 miles (+4,768)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,472 miles
    Test number
    859132102069
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Bush (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  7. Pass179,704 miles (+5,245)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    179,704 miles
    Test number
    629644332030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass174,459 miles (+7,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,459 miles
    Test number
    787872227110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass167,114 miles (+10,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    167,114 miles
    Test number
    271405070664
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on outer edges (225/40/18)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass156,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    156,740 miles
    Test number
    330037532200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail156,740 miles (+10,467)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,740 miles
    Test number
    721128881536
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass146,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,273 miles
    Test number
    601146109590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn smooth on edges and has cuts in it (225/40/18w)
  13. Fail146,273 miles (+12,134)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,273 miles
    Test number
    260265929580
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn smooth on edges and has cuts in it (225/40/18w)
  14. Pass134,139 miles (+11,513)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,139 miles
    Test number
    769034928848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted
  15. Pass122,626 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    122,626 miles
    Test number
    845676674469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,605 miles (+11,628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,605 miles
    Test number
    310138115939
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass110,977 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,977 miles
    Test number
    129601124390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,226 miles (+18,557)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,226 miles
    Test number
    695606043337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,669 miles (+15,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    639685132339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass67,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    327059641359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,960 miles (+15,780)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,960 miles
    Test number
    239773841363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass52,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    651435200318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 8 TPS

What vehicle is registration 8 TPS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8 TPS on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Sept 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 8 TPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8 TPS is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8 TPS?
The MOT on 8 TPS is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8 TPS done?
8 TPS was recorded at 207,998 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 9,960 miles a year.
Has 8 TPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8 TPS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 8 TPS 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 8 TPS find?
8 TPS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Browse all 8T registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.