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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

C8 BPWMOT history

C8 BPW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

C8 BPW red 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,400 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BPW was last recorded at 95,400 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,400 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,400 miles
  • 2025 – 94,144 miles
  • 2024 – 92,400 miles
  • 2023 – 90,404 miles
  • 2022 – 88,805 miles
  • 2021 – 87,775 miles
  • 2020 – 86,688 miles
  • 2019 – 85,833 miles
  • 2018 – 84,559 miles
  • 2017 – 83,078 miles
  • 2016 – 80,139 miles
  • 2015 – 75,439 miles
  • 2014 – 71,447 miles
  • 2013 – 67,223 miles
  • 2012 – 63,200 miles
  • 2011 – 59,948 miles
  • 2010 – 57,597 miles
  • 2009 – 54,346 miles
  • 2008 – 51,262 miles
  • 2007 – 46,275 miles
  • 2006 – 39,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,400 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF play in steering rack inner joint's not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened Front & RearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,400 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    565995040300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF play in steering rack inner joint's not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear

  2. Fail95,400 miles (+1,256)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,400 miles
    Test number
    461999988555
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Main anti-roll bar excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler pipe insecure, Jubilee clip broken, possible fuel leak (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF play in steering rack inner joint's not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear

  3. Pass94,144 miles (+1,744)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    432768323095
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,400 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,400 miles
    Test number
    388647178729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,404 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    785417965776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail90,404 miles (+1,599)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    816451938430
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over top of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,805 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    731894248172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,775 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    87,775 miles
    Test number
    385402365516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    738447090211
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail86,688 miles (+855)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    276790273067
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,833 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,833 miles
    Test number
    140486717709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,559 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,559 miles
    Test number
    418783217702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,078 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,078 miles
    Test number
    547118289537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,139 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,139 miles
    Test number
    940081207005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,439 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    878697225084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass71,447 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,447 miles
    Test number
    228172114248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,223 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    385487323478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,200 miles (+3,252)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    937420122286
    • NoteOsf tyre nworn and spliting on tread
    • NoteRear pads aprox 5mm
    • NoteRear spring tops starting to corrode
    • NoteWipers judder and smear screen

  19. Pass59,948 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    126133521262
    • NoteOuter wall of offside front tyre starting to crack.

  20. Fail59,948 miles (+2,351)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    575832021212
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter wall of offside front tyre starting to crack.

  21. Pass57,597 miles (+3,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    672066620285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    324627239406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,346 miles (+3,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,346 miles
    Test number
    303924739282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass51,262 miles (+4,987)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,262 miles
    Test number
    361650858255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    733650637297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,275 miles (+7,020)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,275 miles
    Test number
    430780037255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    863381136296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BPW

Does C8 BPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BPW is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BPW?
The MOT on C8 BPW is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BPW done?
C8 BPW was recorded at 95,400 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,811 miles a year.
Has C8 BPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BPW has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 BPW 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 BPW find?
C8 BPW passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front osf play in steering rack inner joint's not excessive; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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