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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

C8 POGMOT history

C8 POG is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

C8 POG red 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,840 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 POG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 POG was last recorded at 133,840 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,673 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,167 miles
Average per year
4,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,840 miles
  • 2025 – 132,673 miles
  • 2024 – 130,949 miles
  • 2023 – 129,686 miles
  • 2022 – 128,967 miles
  • 2021 – 127,867 miles
  • 2020 – 126,954 miles
  • 2019 – 125,715 miles
  • 2018 – 124,598 miles
  • 2017 – 123,711 miles
  • 2016 – 123,307 miles
  • 2015 – 120,959 miles
  • 2014 – 116,170 miles
  • 2013 – 113,302 miles
  • 2012 – 112,353 miles
  • 2011 – 104,639 miles
  • 2010 – 90,383 miles
  • 2009 – 75,027 miles
  • 2008 – 51,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,840 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,840 miles (+1,167)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,840 miles
    Test number
    225584207692
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,673 miles (+1,724)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    132,673 miles
    Test number
    520615683729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,949 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,949 miles
    Test number
    380842914151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped and blocked.

  4. Fail130,948 miles (+1,262)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,948 miles
    Test number
    953482345971
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped and blocked.

  5. Pass129,686 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,686 miles
    Test number
    947731318337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,967 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,967 miles
    Test number
    500294080833
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,867 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,867 miles
    Test number
    217284523415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,954 miles (+1,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,954 miles
    Test number
    213404695657
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass125,715 miles (+1,117)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    441425726911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,598 miles (+887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    124,598 miles
    Test number
    867590914751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass123,711 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,711 miles
    Test number
    901864804857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,307 miles (+2,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,307 miles
    Test number
    540192155758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass120,959 miles (+4,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,959 miles
    Test number
    169811610184
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass116,170 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,170 miles
    Test number
    189385144278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass113,302 miles (+949)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,302 miles
    Test number
    387483033436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOSF Tyre Shoulder Wear
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass112,353 miles (+7,714)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,353 miles
    Test number
    395081422499
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn/bald on inner and outer edges of tread

  17. Pass104,639 miles (+275)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,639 miles
    Test number
    267218231118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight sidewall damage

  18. Fail104,364 miles (+13,981)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    466673631194
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight sidewall damage

  19. Pass90,383 miles (+15,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    90,383 miles
    Test number
    201583410448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass75,027 miles (+23,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    75,027 miles
    Test number
    752880329196
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass51,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    863653708017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 POG

Does C8 POG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 POG is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 POG?
The MOT on C8 POG is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 POG done?
C8 POG was recorded at 133,840 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,380 miles a year.
Has C8 POG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 POG has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 POG 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 POG find?
C8 POG passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both, and 2 more.

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