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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

C8 NKYMOT history

C8 NKY is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2025.

C8 NKY bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2026
Mileage
86,929 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 NKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 NKY was last recorded at 86,929 miles on 3 Jan 2025, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,573 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
4,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,929 miles
  • 2024 – 84,573 miles
  • 2023 – 80,425 miles
  • 2022 – 77,839 miles
  • 2021 – 75,571 miles
  • 2019 – 73,601 miles
  • 2018 – 63,145 miles
  • 2017 – 59,529 miles
  • 2016 – 56,085 miles
  • 2015 – 52,042 miles
  • 2014 – 48,824 miles
  • 2013 – 47,378 miles
  • 2012 – 45,325 miles
  • 2011 – 36,049 miles
  • 2010 – 23,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,929 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,929 miles (+2,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    143597830372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass84,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,573 miles
    Test number
    650908522238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail84,573 miles (+4,148)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,573 miles
    Test number
    509122231120
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass80,425 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    984305804195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,839 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,839 miles
    Test number
    282233825298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,834 miles (+2,263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,834 miles
    Test number
    666979636725
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass75,571 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,571 miles
    Test number
    821813342981
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass73,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,601 miles
    Test number
    664979376960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,595 miles (+10,450)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,595 miles
    Test number
    834698108322
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass63,145 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,145 miles
    Test number
    593932102206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,676 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,676 miles
    Test number
    588096836377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,529 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    59,529 miles
    Test number
    142878610568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,085 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    604615425737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,042 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    951571170189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,824 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,824 miles
    Test number
    986106364258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,378 miles (+2,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    625559563257
    • NoteFront tyres wearing edge
  17. Pass45,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    926716382217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,325 miles (+9,276)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    407334382226
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass36,049 miles (+12,641)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,049 miles
    Test number
    315069371494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,408 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    653347270296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,311 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,311 miles
    Test number
    322630600484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about C8 NKY

Does C8 NKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 NKY expired on 10 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 NKY?
The MOT on C8 NKY expired on 10 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 NKY done?
C8 NKY was recorded at 86,929 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2025, an average of 4,399 miles a year.
Has C8 NKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 NKY has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 NKY 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 NKY find?
C8 NKY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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