BMW X3
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
C8 GEXMOT history
C8 GEX is a white diesel BMW X3 first used on 3 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 110,220 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 110,220 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,884 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 GEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 3 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 GEX was last recorded at 110,220 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 9,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 101,109 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,111 miles
- Average per year
- 6,884 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,220 miles
- 2025 – 101,109 miles
- 2024 – 99,282 miles
- 2023 – 96,042 miles
- 2022 – 91,779 miles
- 2020 – 76,275 miles
- 2019 – 69,920 miles
- 2018 – 64,198 miles
- 2017 – 52,429 miles
- 2016 – 43,305 miles
- 2015 – 35,998 miles
- 2014 – 27,325 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,220 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive al mounting points
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Vin plate missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,220 miles (+9,111)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 110,220 miles
- Test number
- 562263733199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,109 miles (+1,827)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 101,109 miles
- Test number
- 541772435792
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass99,282 miles (+3,240)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 99,282 miles
- Test number
- 857306922848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,042 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 96,042 miles
- Test number
- 960082798241
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,042 miles (+4,205)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,042 miles
- Test number
- 694007144492
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,837 miles (+58)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 91,837 miles
- Test number
- 254622587485
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive al mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVin plate missing
Fail91,779 miles (+6,698)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,779 miles
- Test number
- 997139684763
- MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive al mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVin plate missing
Pass85,081 miles (+8,806)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 85,081 miles
- Test number
- 985734997649
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVin sticker missing
Pass76,275 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 76,275 miles
- Test number
- 915351938015
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Condensation build up inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot compartment wet due to water ingress
- AdvisoryMain identification label/chassis label missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail76,275 miles (+6,355)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,275 miles
- Test number
- 135308120476
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Condensation build up inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot compartment wet due to water ingress
- AdvisoryMain identification label/chassis label missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass69,920 miles (+5,238)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,920 miles
- Test number
- 688503518947
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play offside inner rack end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,682 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 64,682 miles
- Test number
- 752981229340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,640 miles (+442)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,640 miles
- Test number
- 265464152319
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 64,198 miles
- Test number
- 909363675093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,197 miles (+11,768)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,197 miles
- Test number
- 773702137632
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,429 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 52,429 miles
- Test number
- 892420323061
- AdvisoryUnder engine and body covers fitted
Pass49,897 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 49,897 miles
- Test number
- 383438818871
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
Fail49,897 miles (+6,592)3 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,897 miles
- Test number
- 880414336623
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perishing.
Pass43,305 miles (+7,307)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 43,305 miles
- Test number
- 410735363576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,998 miles (+8,673)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,998 miles
- Test number
- 585842345154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,325 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 27,325 miles
- Test number
- 937069964069
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about C8 GEX
- Does C8 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GEX is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 GEX?
- The MOT on C8 GEX is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 GEX done?
- C8 GEX was recorded at 110,220 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 6,884 miles a year.
- Has C8 GEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 GEX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on C8 GEX 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 GEX find?
- C8 GEX passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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