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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

C8 HUSMOT history

C8 HUS is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2024.

C8 HUS silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
104,675 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 HUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 HUS was last recorded at 104,675 miles on 16 Apr 2024, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,000 miles · 24 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
4,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,675 miles
  • 2023 – 104,000 miles
  • 2022 – 102,480 miles
  • 2021 – 100,695 miles
  • 2020 – 99,373 miles
  • 2018 – 98,206 miles
  • 2017 – 94,700 miles
  • 2016 – 91,841 miles
  • 2015 – 88,042 miles
  • 2014 – 78,695 miles
  • 2013 – 66,645 miles
  • 2012 – 56,632 miles
  • 2011 – 55,397 miles
  • 2010 – 47,820 miles
  • 2009 – 45,091 miles
  • 2008 – 35,805 miles
  • 2007 – 29,213 miles
  • 2006 – 19,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,675 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm approx (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,675 miles (+675)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    960479625572
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,000 miles (+1,520)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    570003702240
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,480 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,480 miles
    Test number
    804444487858
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,695 miles (+1,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,695 miles
    Test number
    218357667245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    99,373 miles
    Test number
    581443198559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,373 miles (+1,167)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,373 miles
    Test number
    762920346548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,206 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    696209917432
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing panel insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing panel insecure

  8. Fail98,206 miles (+3,506)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    480811506531
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing panel insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing panel insecure

  9. Pass94,700 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,700 miles
    Test number
    788684624764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail94,688 miles (+2,847)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,688 miles
    Test number
    894974891838
    • FailureEmissions not tested alternator drive belt broken,wrapped itself around crank pulley,possible damage? (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure locating bracket (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system missing PAS drive belt (2.3.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass91,841 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,841 miles
    Test number
    815167343093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail91,836 miles (+3,794)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,836 miles
    Test number
    862763250847
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass88,042 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    467443315238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,009 miles (+9,314)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    197614805205
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass78,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,695 miles
    Test number
    198247404285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail78,695 miles (+12,050)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,695 miles
    Test number
    385306904208
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass66,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,645 miles
    Test number
    575884403297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,644 miles (+10,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,644 miles
    Test number
    729604703222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass56,632 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    928127362163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,397 miles (+7,577)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,397 miles
    Test number
    385515151268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,820 miles
    Test number
    761777730249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,813 miles (+2,722)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,813 miles
    Test number
    424817230285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass45,091 miles (+48)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,091 miles
    Test number
    583985729257
    • NoteBrake pads waring light on
    • NotePlastic cover under the car front/rear

  24. Fail45,043 miles (+72)2 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    832238719290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBrake pads waring light on
    • NotePlastic cover under the car front/rear

  25. Fail44,971 miles (+9,166)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    374407819481
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)

  26. Pass35,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    230557978439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,805 miles (+6,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,805 miles
    Test number
    204946678437
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass29,213 miles (+9,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,213 miles
    Test number
    772660357157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass19,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,476 miles
    Test number
    763108816107
    • 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 HUS

Does C8 HUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 HUS expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 HUS?
The MOT on C8 HUS expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 HUS done?
C8 HUS was recorded at 104,675 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2024, an average of 4,742 miles a year.
Has C8 HUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 HUS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 HUS 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 HUS find?
C8 HUS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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