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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

C8 VRRMOT history

C8 VRR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

C8 VRR silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
86,753 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 VRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 VRR was last recorded at 86,753 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2011: 66,903 miles, lower than 74,660 miles on 6 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,740 miles · 15 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,753 miles
  • 2021 – 86,740 miles
  • 2020 – 86,591 miles
  • 2019 – 86,119 miles
  • 2018 – 85,580 miles
  • 2017 – 85,487 miles
  • 2016 – 85,347 miles
  • 2015 – 84,614 miles
  • 2014 – 82,539 miles
  • 2013 – 80,311 miles
  • 2012 – 78,594 miles
  • 2011 – 76,998 miles
  • 2010 – 74,660 miles
  • 2009 – 70,347 miles
  • 2008 – 66,477 miles
  • 2007 – 62,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,753 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,753 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    741635083627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,740 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    853651370862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,591 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,591 miles
    Test number
    309941389091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,119 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    86,119 miles
    Test number
    787046627353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,580 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,580 miles
    Test number
    113474675134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,487 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    240866222989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,347 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    321408056546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,614 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    578553095070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,539 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    409125594027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass80,311 miles (+1,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,311 miles
    Test number
    169044873084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass78,594 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,594 miles
    Test number
    518871392020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,998 miles
    Test number
    356997781074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,903 miles (-7,757)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,903 miles
    Test number
    129777481073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,660 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,660 miles
    Test number
    182086990456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,347 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    793766589097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  16. Fail70,347 miles (+3,870)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,347 miles
    Test number
    864746889091
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass66,477 miles (+4,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,477 miles
    Test number
    230889888039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,043 miles
    Test number
    742557757072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 VRR

Does C8 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 VRR expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 VRR?
The MOT on C8 VRR expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 VRR done?
C8 VRR was recorded at 86,753 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 1,366 miles a year.
Has C8 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 VRR has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2009.
Has the mileage on C8 VRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 VRR find?
C8 VRR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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