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BMW M3

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 3,246 cc

C8 LEEMOT history

C8 LEE is a grey petrol BMW M3 first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,532 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

C8 LEE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,532 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LEE was last recorded at 112,532 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Oct 2009: 49,452 miles, lower than 58,255 miles on 24 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,218 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
314 miles
Average per year
3,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,532 miles
  • 2025 – 112,218 miles
  • 2024 – 111,569 miles
  • 2023 – 110,683 miles
  • 2022 – 109,668 miles
  • 2021 – 107,360 miles
  • 2019 – 106,486 miles
  • 2012 – 82,622 miles
  • 2011 – 76,958 miles
  • 2010 – 71,986 miles
  • 2009 – 49,452 miles
  • 2008 – 58,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,532 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,532 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,532 miles
    Test number
    645584586454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,218 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    112,218 miles
    Test number
    570317770548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,569 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,569 miles
    Test number
    413437211482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,683 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,683 miles
    Test number
    508366726922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,668 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    109,668 miles
    Test number
    455879681759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    107,360 miles
    Test number
    552221983971
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail107,360 miles (+874)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,360 miles
    Test number
    808410965212
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass106,486 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,486 miles
    Test number
    399651082241
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail106,484 miles (+23,862)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,484 miles
    Test number
    931111763480
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush mounted at an incorrect angle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass82,622 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    947433252391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,958 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,958 miles
    Test number
    418229211365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,986 miles (+22,534)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,986 miles
    Test number
    890066510393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,452 miles (-8,803)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    682454209325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    641168698283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 LEE

Does C8 LEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LEE is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LEE?
The MOT on C8 LEE is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LEE done?
C8 LEE was recorded at 112,532 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,050 miles a year.
Has C8 LEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LEE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on C8 LEE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 LEE find?
C8 LEE passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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