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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

C8 THKMOT history

C8 THK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

C8 THK blue 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 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,795 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 THK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 THK was last recorded at 84,795 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,107 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
688 miles
Average per year
1,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,795 miles
  • 2024 – 84,107 miles
  • 2023 – 83,424 miles
  • 2022 – 82,734 miles
  • 2021 – 82,301 miles
  • 2020 – 81,260 miles
  • 2019 – 80,548 miles
  • 2018 – 79,439 miles
  • 2017 – 78,002 miles
  • 2016 – 76,766 miles
  • 2015 – 75,358 miles
  • 2014 – 74,011 miles
  • 2013 – 72,534 miles
  • 2012 – 71,023 miles
  • 2011 – 69,710 miles
  • 2010 – 68,317 miles
  • 2009 – 65,695 miles
  • 2008 – 62,662 miles
  • 2007 – 62,258 miles
  • 2006 – 61,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,795 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,795 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,795 miles
    Test number
    149043964785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,107 miles (+683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    346480106134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass83,424 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,424 miles
    Test number
    922473099427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,734 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    706412591296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,301 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,301 miles
    Test number
    544613379172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,260 miles
    Test number
    100920135108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,257 miles (+709)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,257 miles
    Test number
    367832128558
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mounting bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass80,548 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,548 miles
    Test number
    361251838696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,439 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    743338978309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,002 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    148018892803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,766 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    671358450461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,358 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    350856035548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,011 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,011 miles
    Test number
    317128414366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,534 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    997945313318
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
  15. Fail72,534 miles (+1,511)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,534 miles
    Test number
    997152213302
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pipes greased
  16. Pass71,023 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    987081122318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,710 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    675880321352
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner side wall spliting
  18. Fail69,708 miles (+1,391)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    498218311443
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner side wall spliting
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner side wall cute
  19. Pass68,317 miles (+2,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    431372110303
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass65,695 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    752497819349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    932155218352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    520542118370
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass62,258 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    601093017375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,097 miles
    Test number
    413593716476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 THK

Does C8 THK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 THK is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 THK?
The MOT on C8 THK is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 THK done?
C8 THK was recorded at 84,795 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 1,248 miles a year.
Has C8 THK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 THK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 THK 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 THK find?
C8 THK passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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