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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

C8 OYYMOT history

C8 OYY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

C8 OYY black 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
188,196 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 OYY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 OYY was last recorded at 188,196 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 4,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,060 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,136 miles
Average per year
8,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,196 miles
  • 2025 – 184,060 miles
  • 2024 – 178,410 miles
  • 2023 – 172,082 miles
  • 2022 – 166,070 miles
  • 2021 – 159,937 miles
  • 2019 – 150,974 miles
  • 2018 – 143,848 miles
  • 2017 – 135,818 miles
  • 2016 – 127,787 miles
  • 2015 – 116,645 miles
  • 2014 – 108,659 miles
  • 2013 – 94,997 miles
  • 2011 – 76,072 miles
  • 2010 – 52,344 miles
  • 2009 – 40,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Gearbox noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,196 miles (+4,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    188,196 miles
    Test number
    465094634784
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,060 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    184,060 miles
    Test number
    638085644712
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff/diff noisy
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail184,056 miles (+5,646)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,056 miles
    Test number
    118903247616
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff/diff noisy
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass178,410 miles (+6,328)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    178,410 miles
    Test number
    428571134731
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,082 miles (+6,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,082 miles
    Test number
    296428662380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass166,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    427030571111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail166,070 miles (+6,133)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,070 miles
    Test number
    489378093490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass159,937 miles (+8,963)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    844951740323
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass150,974 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    150,974 miles
    Test number
    138919630965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,848 miles (+8,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    143,848 miles
    Test number
    586959177441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass135,818 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,818 miles
    Test number
    124830029470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,787 miles (+11,142)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,787 miles
    Test number
    131265813990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,645 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,645 miles
    Test number
    646300085013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,659 miles (+13,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    206530384074
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail94,997 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    199563263431
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass94,997 miles (+18,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,997 miles
    Test number
    769413263092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail76,072 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,072 miles
    Test number
    128398401349
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass76,072 miles (+23,728)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,072 miles
    Test number
    996288201337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,344 miles (+11,748)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,344 miles
    Test number
    221754460283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,596 miles
    Test number
    411464169242
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about C8 OYY

Does C8 OYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 OYY is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 OYY?
The MOT on C8 OYY is valid until 3 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 OYY done?
C8 OYY was recorded at 188,196 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 8,797 miles a year.
Has C8 OYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 OYY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 OYY 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 OYY find?
C8 OYY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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