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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

C8 GMSMOT history

C8 GMS is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

C8 GMS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,178 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 GMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 GMS was last recorded at 145,178 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 16,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,806 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,372 miles
Average per year
10,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,178 miles
  • 2025 – 128,806 miles
  • 2024 – 114,773 miles
  • 2023 – 104,282 miles
  • 2022 – 92,358 miles
  • 2021 – 82,098 miles
  • 2019 – 68,764 miles
  • 2018 – 62,782 miles
  • 2017 – 54,444 miles
  • 2016 – 51,384 miles
  • 2015 – 40,598 miles
  • 2014 – 30,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,178 miles (+16,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,178 miles
    Test number
    170146571185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,806 miles (+14,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,806 miles
    Test number
    490834988016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass114,773 miles (+10,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,773 miles
    Test number
    383720363672
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,282 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    104,282 miles
    Test number
    443922193720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail104,152 miles (+11,794)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,152 miles
    Test number
    305352668417
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass92,358 miles (+10,260)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    217481531475
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass82,098 miles (+13,334)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,098 miles
    Test number
    990255493187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    173214731526
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail68,764 miles (+5,982)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    478674481386
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    455214500396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail62,782 miles (+8,338)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,782 miles
    Test number
    801189580440
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,444 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,444 miles
    Test number
    386141035588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,443 miles (+3,059)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    666741386579
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass51,384 miles (+10,786)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,384 miles
    Test number
    478650154017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,598 miles (+10,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    40,598 miles
    Test number
    278903209310
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass30,563 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    448186034477
    • NoteAll four tyres close to wear limits

Questions about C8 GMS

Does C8 GMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 GMS is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 GMS?
The MOT on C8 GMS is valid until 24 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 GMS done?
C8 GMS was recorded at 145,178 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 10,288 miles a year.
Has C8 GMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 GMS has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 GMS 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 GMS find?
C8 GMS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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