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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C8 CBEMOT history

C8 CBE is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

C8 CBE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,776 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 CBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 CBE was last recorded at 137,776 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,767 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,009 miles
Average per year
6,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,776 miles
  • 2024 – 135,767 miles
  • 2023 – 133,069 miles
  • 2022 – 127,764 miles
  • 2021 – 123,424 miles
  • 2020 – 118,609 miles
  • 2019 – 110,328 miles
  • 2018 – 104,924 miles
  • 2017 – 93,366 miles
  • 2016 – 82,347 miles
  • 2015 – 75,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,776 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm and has run flat damage to sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,776 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,776 miles
    Test number
    627188176772
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass135,767 miles (+2,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,767 miles
    Test number
    529732141033
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass133,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    561802460073
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm and has run flat damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail133,069 miles (+5,305)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    295012741557
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm and has run flat damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass127,764 miles (+4,340)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,764 miles
    Test number
    271390979616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,424 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    123,424 miles
    Test number
    393468209468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,609 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,609 miles
    Test number
    939390300949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,328 miles (+5,404)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,328 miles
    Test number
    620497369345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,924 miles (+11,558)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,924 miles
    Test number
    711634192299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,366 miles (+11,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    974384404993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on the outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass82,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    311634470773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail82,347 miles (+6,889)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    314685070208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass75,458 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    497212545829
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo metered smoke detected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail75,458 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    954398147192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNo metered smoke detected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about C8 CBE

Does C8 CBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 CBE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 CBE?
The MOT on C8 CBE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 CBE done?
C8 CBE was recorded at 137,776 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 6,034 miles a year.
Has C8 CBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 CBE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 CBE 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 CBE find?
C8 CBE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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