BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
C8 VCLMOT history
C8 VCL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 101,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 101,150 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 VCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 VCL was last recorded at 101,150 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 101,141 miles · 28 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 6,862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,150 miles
- 2025 – 94,600 miles
- 2024 – 87,492 miles
- 2023 – 81,033 miles
- 2021 – 70,206 miles
- 2020 – 53,395 miles
- 2019 – 43,832 miles
- 2018 – 31,359 miles
- 2017 – 25,922 miles
- 2016 – 23,130 miles
- 2015 – 20,163 miles
- 2014 – 15,998 miles
- 2013 – 13,029 miles
- 2012 – 9,376 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,150 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,150 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 101,150 miles
- Test number
- 331351070812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,141 miles (+6,541)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,141 miles
- Test number
- 620638069082
- MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))
Pass94,600 miles (+25)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 94,600 miles
- Test number
- 860068421669
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,575 miles (+7,083)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,575 miles
- Test number
- 700442461785
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,492 miles (+6,459)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 87,492 miles
- Test number
- 495604253662
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,033 miles (+10,827)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 81,033 miles
- Test number
- 560588293325
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,206 miles (+55)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 70,206 miles
- Test number
- 171318423112
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured across top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
Fail70,151 miles (+16,756)1 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,151 miles
- Test number
- 699276381672
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pad warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured across top of engine (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryLow tyre pressure light on
Pass53,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 53,395 miles
- Test number
- 767511130621
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,394 miles (+9,562)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,394 miles
- Test number
- 283656395988
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,832 miles (+12,473)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 43,832 miles
- Test number
- 121243449019
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand break light remains on all the time, needs attention , both side front and rear pad well over the minimum legal limit
Pass31,359 miles (+5,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 31,359 miles
- Test number
- 825505415560
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass25,922 miles (+2,792)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 25,922 miles
- Test number
- 237009347870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,130 miles (+2,967)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 23,130 miles
- Test number
- 741559381467
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,163 miles (+4,165)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 20,163 miles
- Test number
- 551379469027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,998 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 15,998 miles
- Test number
- 356990474270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,029 miles (+3,653)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 13,029 miles
- Test number
- 395316453274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 9,376 miles
- Test number
- 865679752214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C8 VCL
- Does C8 VCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 VCL is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 VCL?
- The MOT on C8 VCL is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 VCL done?
- C8 VCL was recorded at 101,150 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,862 miles a year.
- Has C8 VCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 VCL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 VCL 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 VCL find?
- C8 VCL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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