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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

C8 ULXMOT history

C8 ULX is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 72,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

C8 ULX silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,169 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 ULX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 ULX was last recorded at 72,169 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,169 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,169 miles
  • 2024 – 61,566 miles
  • 2023 – 52,096 miles
  • 2022 – 44,561 miles
  • 2021 – 43,683 miles
  • 2020 – 43,028 miles
  • 2019 – 41,436 miles
  • 2018 – 39,712 miles
  • 2017 – 37,315 miles
  • 2016 – 35,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,169 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    371770455872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail72,169 miles (+10,603)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    653716862833
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass61,566 miles (+69)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    61,566 miles
    Test number
    536206941055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail61,497 miles (+9,401)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,497 miles
    Test number
    362685974017
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass52,096 miles (+7,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,096 miles
    Test number
    970288892711
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass44,561 miles (+878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    288421936524
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass43,683 miles (+655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    144477256998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass43,028 miles (+1,592)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    43,028 miles
    Test number
    702663773519
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass41,436 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    716403856893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,712 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    720395649665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,315 miles (+1,850)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,315 miles
    Test number
    399066389203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,465 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    682790232980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,648 miles
    Test number
    389222438924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 ULX

Does C8 ULX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 ULX is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 ULX?
The MOT on C8 ULX 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 ULX done?
C8 ULX was recorded at 72,169 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has C8 ULX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 ULX has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 ULX 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 ULX find?
C8 ULX passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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