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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

C8 WABMOT history

C8 WAB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 63,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

C8 WAB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,717 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WAB was last recorded at 63,717 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,670 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
4,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,717 miles
  • 2025 – 59,761 miles
  • 2024 – 55,936 miles
  • 2023 – 51,081 miles
  • 2022 – 46,108 miles
  • 2021 – 39,510 miles
  • 2020 – 35,333 miles
  • 2019 – 29,658 miles
  • 2018 – 24,159 miles
  • 2017 – 19,299 miles
  • 2016 – 15,909 miles
  • 2015 – 11,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,717 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,717 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    905354994268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,670 miles (+3,909)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,670 miles
    Test number
    711778699184
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass59,761 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    950319476563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail59,722 miles (+3,786)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,722 miles
    Test number
    490362191801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split 225/35/19 run flat hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and split 225/35/19 run flat hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/30/19 run flat bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 255/30/19 run flat bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass55,936 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    666888531595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,081 miles (+4,973)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    51,081 miles
    Test number
    888675841672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,108 miles (+6,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    46,108 miles
    Test number
    526230246967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass39,510 miles (+4,177)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    236818544438
    • 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))
  9. Pass35,333 miles (+5,675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    35,333 miles
    Test number
    791199376345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass29,658 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    29,658 miles
    Test number
    194475601562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,159 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,159 miles
    Test number
    786068850754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail24,118 miles (+4,819)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,118 miles
    Test number
    629493026687
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass19,299 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,299 miles
    Test number
    535415913859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,909 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,909 miles
    Test number
    291749170839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,146 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,146 miles
    Test number
    385376685012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    10,944 miles
    Test number
    387764465062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WAB

Does C8 WAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WAB is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WAB?
The MOT on C8 WAB is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WAB done?
C8 WAB was recorded at 63,717 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,746 miles a year.
Has C8 WAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WAB has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 WAB 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 WAB find?
C8 WAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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