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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 2,171 cc

C8 HULMOT history

C8 HUL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

C8 HUL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,184 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 HUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 HUL was last recorded at 110,184 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,182 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,184 miles
  • 2025 – 107,161 miles
  • 2024 – 102,274 miles
  • 2023 – 96,580 miles
  • 2022 – 91,536 miles
  • 2021 – 85,956 miles
  • 2020 – 83,988 miles
  • 2018 – 81,671 miles
  • 2017 – 76,078 miles
  • 2016 – 71,172 miles
  • 2015 – 67,029 miles
  • 2014 – 49,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,184 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,184 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    815853798899
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Fail110,182 miles (+3,021)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,182 miles
    Test number
    721097811745
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass107,161 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    553970076370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail107,159 miles (+4,885)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    254837725504
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,274 miles (+5,694)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,274 miles
    Test number
    591376280650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,580 miles (+5,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    604832633250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass91,536 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,536 miles
    Test number
    369729584106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail91,535 miles (+5,579)1 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    820845124721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured marked in yellow chalk (5.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus a cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass85,956 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,956 miles
    Test number
    917729571862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,988 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,988 miles
    Test number
    977270323398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,671 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    923107329158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,078 miles (+4,906)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    387899993807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,172 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    100630363994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    309462315463
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail67,029 miles (+17,160)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    258751015233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass49,869 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    179479504211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about C8 HUL

Does C8 HUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 HUL is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 HUL?
The MOT on C8 HUL is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 HUL done?
C8 HUL was recorded at 110,184 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
Has C8 HUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 HUL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 HUL 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 HUL find?
C8 HUL passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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