BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,979 cc
C8 EMJMOT history
C8 EMJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 89,031 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 EMJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 EMJ was last recorded at 89,031 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Feb 2022: 81,243 miles, lower than 800,227 miles on 9 Feb 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,066 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,965 miles
- Average per year
- 4,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,031 miles
- 2025 – 87,066 miles
- 2024 – 85,308 miles
- 2023 – 83,901 miles
- 2022 – 81,243 miles
- 2021 – 800,227 miles
- 2020 – 79,527 miles
- 2019 – 78,193 miles
- 2018 – 74,451 miles
- 2017 – 71,087 miles
- 2016 – 69,362 miles
- 2015 – 65,295 miles
- 2014 – 60,528 miles
- 2013 – 52,877 miles
- 2012 – 38,192 miles
- 2011 – 27,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,031 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking lever effort
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,031 miles (+1,965)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 89,031 miles
- Test number
- 857350823443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking lever effort
- AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted
Pass87,066 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 87,066 miles
- Test number
- 747832222755
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail87,066 miles (+1,758)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,066 miles
- Test number
- 372685318179
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass85,308 miles (+1,407)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 85,308 miles
- Test number
- 922970863954
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,901 miles (+2,658)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 83,901 miles
- Test number
- 909875638120
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,243 miles (-718,984)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 81,243 miles
- Test number
- 383219313199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass800,227 miles (+720,700)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 800,227 miles
- Test number
- 364716169630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,527 miles (+1,334)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 79,527 miles
- Test number
- 196591238354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,193 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,193 miles
- Test number
- 942016272007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,189 miles (+3,738)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,189 miles
- Test number
- 469430260105
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass74,451 miles (+3,364)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,451 miles
- Test number
- 188454545206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,087 miles (+1,725)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,087 miles
- Test number
- 999121024560
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass69,362 miles (+4,067)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 69,362 miles
- Test number
- 254852898470
- AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass65,295 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 65,295 miles
- Test number
- 268765915058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,295 miles (+4,767)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,295 miles
- Test number
- 636454215006
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass60,528 miles (+7,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 60,528 miles
- Test number
- 445801424039
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass52,877 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 52,877 miles
- Test number
- 945608503079
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail52,877 miles (+14,685)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,877 miles
- Test number
- 388428803004
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 38,192 miles
- Test number
- 305586422049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,192 miles (+10,812)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,192 miles
- Test number
- 155966822419
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Pass27,380 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 27,380 miles
- Test number
- 837491241047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,380 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,380 miles
- Test number
- 519211341009
- FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about C8 EMJ
- Does C8 EMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 EMJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 EMJ?
- The MOT on C8 EMJ is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 EMJ done?
- C8 EMJ was recorded at 89,031 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
- Has C8 EMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 EMJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 EMJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on C8 EMJ find?
- C8 EMJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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