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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

C8 MHXMOT history

C8 MHX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 160,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2023.

C8 MHX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2024
Mileage
160,721 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2023
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MHX was last recorded at 160,721 miles on 10 Mar 2023, 7,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,594 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
7,127 miles
Average per year
9,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,721 miles
  • 2022 – 153,594 miles
  • 2021 – 144,577 miles
  • 2019 – 141,683 miles
  • 2018 – 133,861 miles
  • 2017 – 126,063 miles
  • 2016 – 118,490 miles
  • 2015 – 106,703 miles
  • 2014 – 94,162 miles
  • 2013 – 76,500 miles
  • 2012 – 61,283 miles
  • 2011 – 46,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,721 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,721 miles (+7,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,721 miles
    Test number
    737396517972
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass153,594 miles (+9,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,594 miles
    Test number
    793743904790
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST MODIFIED BUT NOT NOISY
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,577 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,577 miles
    Test number
    981474798669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass141,683 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,683 miles
    Test number
    132100185487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    133,861 miles
    Test number
    112668252571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,860 miles (+7,797)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,860 miles
    Test number
    476503200933
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass126,063 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    442359995860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,062 miles (+7,572)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,062 miles
    Test number
    996137183010
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass118,490 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,490 miles
    Test number
    400986220830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    965471290467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,703 miles (+12,541)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    911967727726
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass94,162 miles (+17,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,162 miles
    Test number
    805531114259
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass76,500 miles (+15,217)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,500 miles
    Test number
    296381393499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,283 miles (+14,838)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,283 miles
    Test number
    868161892184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    286389291136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 MHX

Does C8 MHX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 MHX expired on 22 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 MHX?
The MOT on C8 MHX expired on 22 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 MHX done?
C8 MHX was recorded at 160,721 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2023, an average of 9,814 miles a year.
Has C8 MHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MHX has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on C8 MHX 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 MHX find?
C8 MHX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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