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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

C8 MRRMOT history

C8 MRR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 42,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

C8 MRR silver 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,244 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MRR was last recorded at 42,244 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,535 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,244 miles
  • 2023 – 41,535 miles
  • 2022 – 41,219 miles
  • 2021 – 40,513 miles
  • 2018 – 39,536 miles
  • 2016 – 38,555 miles
  • 2014 – 37,986 miles
  • 2013 – 37,075 miles
  • 2012 – 36,732 miles
  • 2011 – 36,224 miles
  • 2010 – 35,298 miles
  • 2009 – 34,341 miles
  • 2008 – 32,248 miles
  • 2007 – 30,324 miles
  • 2006 – 23,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,244 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,244 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,244 miles
    Test number
    141537653526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,535 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    41,535 miles
    Test number
    383953267170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass41,219 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    41,219 miles
    Test number
    775189538467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail41,214 miles (+701)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,214 miles
    Test number
    708045510190
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass40,513 miles (+977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    165169114138
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front suspension wishbone rear "P"bushes

  6. Pass39,536 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,536 miles
    Test number
    901770471558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    117929097317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also 11 years old (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

  8. Fail38,555 miles (+569)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    794344984154
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also 11 years old (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

  9. Pass37,986 miles (+911)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,986 miles
    Test number
    416508154132
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass37,075 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    565080113131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,732 miles (+508)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,732 miles
    Test number
    197054782063
    • NoteBoth rear indicator bulbs slightly bleached
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded and scored

  12. Pass36,224 miles (+926)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    478694461049
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer raised edges and damage to nearside front outer sidewall
    • NoteSlight damage nearside rear outer sidewall

  13. Pass35,298 miles (+957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,298 miles
    Test number
    152068550013
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass34,341 miles (+2,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,341 miles
    Test number
    682093579029
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges

  15. Pass32,248 miles (+1,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,248 miles
    Test number
    340151568065
    • NoteDamage to tyre sidewall nearside front

  16. Pass30,324 miles (+6,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,324 miles
    Test number
    332321377041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    882077276085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 MRR

Does C8 MRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MRR is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MRR?
The MOT on C8 MRR is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MRR done?
C8 MRR was recorded at 42,244 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 907 miles a year.
Has C8 MRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MRR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 MRR 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 MRR find?
C8 MRR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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