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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

C8 TYUMOT history

C8 TYU is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 18 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

C8 TYU silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
114,588 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
18 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TYU was last recorded at 114,588 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,570 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,588 miles
  • 2024 – 112,090 miles
  • 2023 – 107,457 miles
  • 2022 – 101,938 miles
  • 2021 – 99,092 miles
  • 2020 – 82,001 miles
  • 2019 – 65,727 miles
  • 2018 – 47,938 miles
  • 2017 – 29,249 miles
  • 2016 – 16,399 miles
  • 2015 – 13,633 miles
  • 2013 – 11,841 miles
  • 2012 – 9,780 miles
  • 2011 – 8,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,588 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,588 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    114,588 miles
    Test number
    620615613181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail114,570 miles (+2,480)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,570 miles
    Test number
    579517311054
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass112,090 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    299505155700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,041 miles (+4,584)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,041 miles
    Test number
    929843621617
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass107,457 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,457 miles
    Test number
    583486124137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Fail107,449 miles (+5,511)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    723329413507
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass101,938 miles (+2,846)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,938 miles
    Test number
    246116173087
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass99,092 miles (+316)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,092 miles
    Test number
    884870394133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail98,776 miles (+16,775)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    882411055215
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass82,001 miles (+16,274)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,001 miles
    Test number
    773461214429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass65,727 miles (+17,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,727 miles
    Test number
    304862198955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass47,938 miles (+18,689)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,938 miles
    Test number
    551966659341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,249 miles (+12,850)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,249 miles
    Test number
    474996885493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,399 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    16,399 miles
    Test number
    706363707845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,633 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,633 miles
    Test number
    439201885129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,841 miles (+2,061)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    11,841 miles
    Test number
    728805443395
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight cut o/s/f tyre wall
  17. Pass9,780 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    9,780 miles
    Test number
    645459862269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,040 miles
    Test number
    379616291127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail8,040 miles (+47)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,040 miles
    Test number
    128676491132
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Fail7,993 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,993 miles
    Test number
    459072591192
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about C8 TYU

Does C8 TYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TYU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 TYU?
The MOT on C8 TYU is valid until 10 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 TYU done?
C8 TYU was recorded at 114,588 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,434 miles a year.
Has C8 TYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TYU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 TYU 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 TYU find?
C8 TYU passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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