BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc
C8 OAWMOT history
C8 OAW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 160,490 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 OAW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 OAW was last recorded at 160,490 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,144 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,346 miles
- Average per year
- 6,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,490 miles
- 2025 – 156,144 miles
- 2022 – 155,991 miles
- 2020 – 149,573 miles
- 2019 – 144,303 miles
- 2018 – 138,112 miles
- 2017 – 130,652 miles
- 2016 – 122,518 miles
- 2015 – 116,143 miles
- 2014 – 111,565 miles
- 2013 – 97,671 miles
- 2012 – 88,377 miles
- 2011 – 78,531 miles
- 2010 – 60,892 miles
- 2009 – 48,195 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,490 miles
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,490 miles (+4,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 160,490 miles
- Test number
- 240099971700
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,144 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 156,144 miles
- Test number
- 627523640434
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail156,144 miles (+153)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,144 miles
- Test number
- 896744315269
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass155,991 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 155,991 miles
- Test number
- 187329033110
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail155,991 miles (+6,418)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,991 miles
- Test number
- 406725354943
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass149,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 149,573 miles
- Test number
- 121589341806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,573 miles (+5,270)2 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,573 miles
- Test number
- 184020114591
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
Pass144,303 miles (+6,191)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 144,303 miles
- Test number
- 507480879509
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,112 miles (+7,460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 138,112 miles
- Test number
- 823441890605
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySills covered
Pass130,652 miles (+8,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 130,652 miles
- Test number
- 826181137227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,518 miles (+6,375)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 122,518 miles
- Test number
- 205072943583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass116,143 miles (+4,578)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 116,143 miles
- Test number
- 416964735050
- NoteSills covered
Pass111,565 miles (+13,894)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 111,565 miles
- Test number
- 606671844033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,671 miles (+9,294)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 97,671 miles
- Test number
- 519549203110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,377 miles (+9,846)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 88,377 miles
- Test number
- 636511712152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,531 miles
- Test number
- 377849481083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,531 miles (+17,639)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,531 miles
- Test number
- 438979681021
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,892 miles (+12,697)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,892 miles
- Test number
- 310919000135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 48,195 miles
- Test number
- 860309249151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 OAW
- Does C8 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 OAW is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 OAW?
- The MOT on C8 OAW 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 OAW done?
- C8 OAW was recorded at 160,490 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,540 miles a year.
- Has C8 OAW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 OAW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on C8 OAW 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 OAW find?
- C8 OAW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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