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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

C8 MNSMOT history

C8 MNS is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

C8 MNS silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,779 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MNS was last recorded at 135,779 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,591 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,188 miles
Average per year
6,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,779 miles
  • 2025 – 130,591 miles
  • 2024 – 126,966 miles
  • 2023 – 125,394 miles
  • 2022 – 121,980 miles
  • 2021 – 116,353 miles
  • 2020 – 113,776 miles
  • 2019 – 108,810 miles
  • 2018 – 101,751 miles
  • 2017 – 93,599 miles
  • 2016 – 83,601 miles
  • 2015 – 74,118 miles
  • 2014 – 65,576 miles
  • 2013 – 60,432 miles
  • 2012 – 49,819 miles
  • 2011 – 36,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,779 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,779 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,779 miles
    Test number
    524699023624
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
  2. Fail135,779 miles (+5,188)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,779 miles
    Test number
    681007635363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
  3. Pass130,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    250796998867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail130,591 miles (+3,625)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,591 miles
    Test number
    828179999042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass126,966 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,966 miles
    Test number
    467446641338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,394 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,394 miles
    Test number
    682819169826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    600585774884
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail121,980 miles (+5,627)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    623181959868
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass116,353 miles (+2,577)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    116,353 miles
    Test number
    719043287487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,776 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,776 miles
    Test number
    356958068516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,810 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,810 miles
    Test number
    887024147887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,751 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    179797877202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,599 miles (+9,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,599 miles
    Test number
    325858233904
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads appear low
  14. Pass83,601 miles (+9,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,601 miles
    Test number
    587788479151
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
  15. Pass74,118 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    786358565027
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear seat
  16. Fail74,118 miles (+8,542)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,118 miles
    Test number
    829598565025
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat fitted to offside rear seat
  17. Pass65,576 miles (+5,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,576 miles
    Test number
    539176264058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,432 miles (+10,613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,432 miles
    Test number
    877814563090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,819 miles (+13,187)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    237413072023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,632 miles
    Test number
    788313351076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 MNS

Does C8 MNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MNS is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MNS?
The MOT on C8 MNS is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MNS done?
C8 MNS was recorded at 135,779 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,590 miles a year.
Has C8 MNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MNS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 MNS 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 MNS find?
C8 MNS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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