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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc

C8 RXYMOT history

C8 RXY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 30,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

C8 RXY 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
30,973 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RXY was last recorded at 30,973 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2013: 1,384 miles, lower than 32,055 miles on 3 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
29,894 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
1,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,973 miles
  • 2025 – 29,894 miles
  • 2024 – 28,710 miles
  • 2023 – 27,227 miles
  • 2022 – 24,600 miles
  • 2021 – 22,866 miles
  • 2020 – 21,872 miles
  • 2019 – 20,604 miles
  • 2018 – 18,481 miles
  • 2017 – 14,495 miles
  • 2016 – 11,402 miles
  • 2015 – 7,565 miles
  • 2014 – 5,158 miles
  • 2013 – 1,564 miles
  • 2012 – 32,055 miles
  • 2011 – 28,814 miles
  • 2010 – 26,518 miles
  • 2009 – 23,485 miles
  • 2008 – 17,959 miles
  • 2007 – 9,712 miles
  • 2006 – 573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,973 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir to steeering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,973 miles (+1,079)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    30,973 miles
    Test number
    843643735597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir to steeering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass29,894 miles (+1,184)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    29,894 miles
    Test number
    155244589575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass28,710 miles (+1,483)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,710 miles
    Test number
    844982637715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (rocker cover) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass27,227 miles (+2,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    27,227 miles
    Test number
    519920848815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass24,600 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    604433604572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass22,866 miles (+994)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    22,866 miles
    Test number
    585707868857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass21,872 miles (+1,268)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    21,872 miles
    Test number
    905600406969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass20,604 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    20,604 miles
    Test number
    615248337092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,481 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    18,481 miles
    Test number
    118042467805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,495 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    14,495 miles
    Test number
    692385773888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,402 miles (+3,837)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,402 miles
    Test number
    710717624489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,565 miles (+2,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    7,565 miles
    Test number
    836070995007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)

  13. Pass5,158 miles (+3,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    5,158 miles
    Test number
    965131994094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass1,564 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    1,564 miles
    Test number
    215764093061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail1,384 miles (-30,671)6 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,384 miles
    Test number
    459560383029
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass32,055 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    486974892069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,814 miles (+2,296)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,814 miles
    Test number
    128121291065
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  18. Pass26,518 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,518 miles
    Test number
    944596220104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,485 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,485 miles
    Test number
    230028129106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,959 miles
    Test number
    513630738118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,959 miles (+8,247)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,959 miles
    Test number
    380169428166
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass9,712 miles (+9,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,712 miles
    Test number
    544658607018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass573 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    573 miles
    Test number
    352121816007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RXY

Does C8 RXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RXY is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RXY?
The MOT on C8 RXY is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RXY done?
C8 RXY was recorded at 30,973 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,502 miles a year.
Has C8 RXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RXY has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on C8 RXY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 RXY find?
C8 RXY passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 15 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 12 more.

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