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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

C8 BNDMOT history

C8 BND is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

C8 BND black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jan 2026
Mileage
138,253 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BND was last recorded at 138,253 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 6,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,275 miles · 6 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,978 miles
Average per year
5,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,253 miles
  • 2024 – 131,275 miles
  • 2023 – 123,234 miles
  • 2022 – 116,933 miles
  • 2020 – 109,860 miles
  • 2019 – 99,181 miles
  • 2017 – 92,301 miles
  • 2015 – 88,805 miles
  • 2014 – 80,458 miles
  • 2013 – 70,808 miles
  • 2012 – 64,607 miles
  • 2011 – 57,638 miles
  • 2008 – 56,073 miles
  • 2007 – 44,550 miles
  • 2006 – 30,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,253 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,253 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    672837758922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,275 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    131,275 miles
    Test number
    696241563921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,234 miles (+6,301)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,234 miles
    Test number
    408194625043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,933 miles (+7,073)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,933 miles
    Test number
    395910038961
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,860 miles (+5,401)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    614039495603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,459 miles (+5,278)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,459 miles
    Test number
    928272484732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,181 miles (+6,880)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,181 miles
    Test number
    772057156569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,301 miles (+3,496)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,301 miles
    Test number
    165247337114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,805 miles (+8,347)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    419695805241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,458 miles (+9,650)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,458 miles
    Test number
    178082174156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,808 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,808 miles
    Test number
    589048443166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Fail70,792 miles (+6,185)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,792 miles
    Test number
    959544843177
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass64,607 miles (+6,969)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,607 miles
    Test number
    728595832104
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cut
  14. Pass57,638 miles (+1,565)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    806572431163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGED
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WALL SPLIT
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGED
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE WALL CRACKING INSIDE
  15. Pass56,073 miles (+11,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    421235528222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,550 miles (+13,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    133419227297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass30,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,831 miles
    Test number
    383609026263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BND

Does C8 BND currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 BND expired on 25 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 BND?
The MOT on C8 BND expired on 25 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 BND done?
C8 BND was recorded at 138,253 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 5,826 miles a year.
Has C8 BND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BND has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2013.
Has the mileage on C8 BND 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 C8 BND find?
C8 BND passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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