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Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

C8 MXEMOT history

C8 MXE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 124,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

C8 MXE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,436 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MXE was last recorded at 124,436 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,420 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
10,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,436 miles
  • 2024 – 114,873 miles
  • 2023 – 106,023 miles
  • 2022 – 99,035 miles
  • 2021 – 89,601 miles
  • 2020 – 79,855 miles
  • 2019 – 69,998 miles
  • 2018 – 53,533 miles
  • 2017 – 39,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,436 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,436 miles
    Test number
    889835794061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail124,420 miles (+9,547)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,420 miles
    Test number
    977363287950
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass114,873 miles (+8,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,873 miles
    Test number
    822652874503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass106,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    920718570070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,023 miles (+6,988)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    582699754234
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass99,035 miles (+9,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,035 miles
    Test number
    147203648601
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque Strut Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass89,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    650395927576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Fail89,601 miles (+9,746)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,601 miles
    Test number
    212011344839
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass79,855 miles (+9,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    970700831537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass69,998 miles (+16,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,998 miles
    Test number
    458544578699
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass53,533 miles (+14,106)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    682281851634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,427 miles
    Test number
    956844636214
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

Questions about C8 MXE

Does C8 MXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MXE is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 MXE?
The MOT on C8 MXE is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MXE done?
C8 MXE was recorded at 124,436 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 10,612 miles a year.
Has C8 MXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MXE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 MXE 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 MXE find?
C8 MXE passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges.

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