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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,497 cc

C8 FPVMOT history

C8 FPV is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

C8 FPV grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,476 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FPV was last recorded at 135,476 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 4,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,560 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,916 miles
Average per year
6,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,476 miles
  • 2025 – 130,560 miles
  • 2024 – 125,896 miles
  • 2022 – 121,384 miles
  • 2021 – 120,395 miles
  • 2020 – 119,565 miles
  • 2019 – 116,682 miles
  • 2018 – 106,112 miles
  • 2017 – 100,059 miles
  • 2016 – 95,019 miles
  • 2015 – 88,233 miles
  • 2014 – 81,841 miles
  • 2013 – 76,335 miles
  • 2012 – 68,346 miles
  • 2011 – 48,503 miles
  • 2010 – 35,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,476 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,476 miles (+4,916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    736396339289
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,560 miles (+4,664)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,560 miles
    Test number
    629005504115
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass125,896 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,896 miles
    Test number
    877775375550
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail125,896 miles (+4,512)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,896 miles
    Test number
    848373190164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass121,384 miles (+989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,384 miles
    Test number
    719190644201
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all ruond (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inside (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass120,395 miles (+830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,395 miles
    Test number
    817024280150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass119,565 miles (+2,883)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    119,565 miles
    Test number
    649710786118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,682 miles (+10,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,682 miles
    Test number
    471570515304
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly
  9. Pass106,112 miles (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,112 miles
    Test number
    255031630180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,059 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,059 miles
    Test number
    299497614937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,019 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,019 miles
    Test number
    653743970141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,233 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,233 miles
    Test number
    167626765448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,841 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,841 miles
    Test number
    238766964009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,335 miles (+7,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    899458253005
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass68,346 miles (+19,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,346 miles
    Test number
    499505762090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,503 miles (+13,200)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,503 miles
    Test number
    705606051011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    502397750051
    • 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 FPV

Does C8 FPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FPV is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 FPV?
The MOT on C8 FPV is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 FPV done?
C8 FPV was recorded at 135,476 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,106 miles a year.
Has C8 FPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FPV has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 FPV 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 FPV find?
C8 FPV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear brake pipe slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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