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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1989 · 1,990 cc

C8 UBUMOT history

C8 UBU is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,010 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 UBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 UBU was last recorded at 119,010 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2016: 16,135 miles, lower than 115,906 miles on 30 Jun 2015.

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
118,720 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
290 miles
Average per year
724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,010 miles
  • 2025 – 118,720 miles
  • 2024 – 118,487 miles
  • 2022 – 118,140 miles
  • 2021 – 118,015 miles
  • 2019 – 117,210 miles
  • 2018 – 117,170 miles
  • 2017 – 116,923 miles
  • 2016 – 116,146 miles
  • 2015 – 115,906 miles
  • 2011 – 115,263 miles
  • 2009 – 112,554 miles
  • 2008 – 107,739 miles
  • 2006 – 105,395 miles
  • 2005 – 104,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,010 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Steering rack slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s/r corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded corroded not within prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,010 miles (+290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,010 miles
    Test number
    636194357853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass118,720 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,720 miles
    Test number
    685985963360
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail118,710 miles (+223)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,710 miles
    Test number
    120651354487
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and o/s/r corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass118,487 miles (+347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    298045425397
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass118,140 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,140 miles
    Test number
    592894543568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,015 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,015 miles
    Test number
    211632571675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,210 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,210 miles
    Test number
    791846229583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail117,205 miles (+35)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,205 miles
    Test number
    427007745435
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight oil leak

  9. Pass117,170 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,170 miles
    Test number
    240439277192
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight oil leak

  10. Fail117,163 miles (+240)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,163 miles
    Test number
    198659045148
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slight oil leak

  11. Pass116,923 miles (+777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,923 miles
    Test number
    765678498246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass116,146 miles (+100,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,146 miles
    Test number
    497509264624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,135 miles (-99,771)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,135 miles
    Test number
    543421114252
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corred (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid motor not working (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  14. Pass115,906 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    245121785142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,263 miles (+2,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,263 miles
    Test number
    416295411212
    • NoteNearside rear floor heavily corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box heavily corroded

  16. Pass112,554 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    591390499283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,552 miles (+4,813)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,552 miles
    Test number
    302758289235
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four shocks weak

  18. Pass107,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    334017678131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail107,739 miles (+2,344)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    711217678189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass105,395 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    105,395 miles
    Test number
    703439906243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    104,011 miles
    Test number
    812644165135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 UBU

Does C8 UBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 UBU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 UBU?
The MOT on C8 UBU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 UBU done?
C8 UBU was recorded at 119,010 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 724 miles a year.
Has C8 UBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 UBU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 UBU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 UBU find?
C8 UBU passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side, and 1 more.

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