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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc

C8 PDCMOT history

C8 PDC is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

C8 PDC blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
124,850 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 PDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 PDC was last recorded at 124,850 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,850 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,850 miles
  • 2023 – 120,234 miles
  • 2022 – 117,018 miles
  • 2021 – 115,688 miles
  • 2019 – 109,685 miles
  • 2018 – 103,571 miles
  • 2017 – 94,860 miles
  • 2016 – 87,204 miles
  • 2015 – 80,210 miles
  • 2014 – 75,082 miles
  • 2013 – 68,082 miles
  • 2012 – 57,109 miles
  • 2011 – 51,427 miles
  • 2010 – 44,532 miles
  • 2009 – 42,389 miles
  • 2008 – 38,649 miles
  • 2007 – 35,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,850 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    594916807733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,850 miles (+4,616)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,850 miles
    Test number
    168859639997
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass120,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    672277202803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,234 miles (+3,216)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,234 miles
    Test number
    996651320393
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  5. Pass117,018 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,018 miles
    Test number
    533489439710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,688 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    115,688 miles
    Test number
    117928535900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    444643747809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,685 miles (+6,114)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,685 miles
    Test number
    818859138513
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass103,571 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,571 miles
    Test number
    320776940345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail103,292 miles (+8,432)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,292 miles
    Test number
    800808832506
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass94,860 miles (+7,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,860 miles
    Test number
    272793561347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot TOP MOUNTING (2.7.4)
  12. Pass87,204 miles (+6,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,204 miles
    Test number
    807994018057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass80,210 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    80,210 miles
    Test number
    121191486001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    696282374250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail75,082 miles (+7,000)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,082 miles
    Test number
    729832674260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass68,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    967571163294
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail68,082 miles (+10,973)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    866381263221
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass57,109 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    528369082045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    978259181015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,427 miles (+6,895)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    558379481002
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass44,532 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,532 miles
    Test number
    333925280005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    802310999043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,389 miles (+3,740)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,389 miles
    Test number
    281810099075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass38,649 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    292038588049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,223 miles
    Test number
    864670797020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,223 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,223 miles
    Test number
    150489287422
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about C8 PDC

Does C8 PDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 PDC expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 PDC?
The MOT on C8 PDC expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 PDC done?
C8 PDC was recorded at 124,850 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 5,315 miles a year.
Has C8 PDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 PDC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 PDC 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 PDC find?
C8 PDC passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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