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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

C8 XXNMOT history

C8 XXN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

C8 XXN blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2027
Mileage
148,259 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 XXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 XXN was last recorded at 148,259 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 8,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,085 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8,174 miles
Average per year
7,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,259 miles
  • 2025 – 140,085 miles
  • 2024 – 133,229 miles
  • 2023 – 131,732 miles
  • 2022 – 127,824 miles
  • 2021 – 122,558 miles
  • 2019 – 117,787 miles
  • 2018 – 111,074 miles
  • 2017 – 103,429 miles
  • 2016 – 94,855 miles
  • 2015 – 85,504 miles
  • 2014 – 76,814 miles
  • 2013 – 66,662 miles
  • 2011 – 48,611 miles
  • 2010 – 38,555 miles
  • 2009 – 25,239 miles
  • 2008 – 19,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,259 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Advise This Vehicle has been extremely lowered but is acceptable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Advise Tpms light on but is acceptable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre is worn heavily on the inside edge (Possibly rubbing ) but is not touching anywhere and is not showing chords at this time

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,259 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    148,259 miles
    Test number
    850604258448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,085 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,085 miles
    Test number
    851851990406
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail140,075 miles (+6,846)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,075 miles
    Test number
    530207194887
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass133,229 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    659746111312
    • AdvisoryAdvise This Vehicle has been extremely lowered but is acceptable
    • AdvisoryAdvise Tpms light on but is acceptable
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is worn heavily on the inside edge (Possibly rubbing ) but is not touching anywhere and is not showing chords at this time

  5. Fail133,217 miles (+1,485)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,217 miles
    Test number
    133574057306
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor by seatbelt mount (Seatbelt Incorporated in the seat) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise This Vehicle has been extremely lowered but is acceptable
    • AdvisoryAdvise Tpms light on but is acceptable
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is worn heavily on the inside edge (Possibly rubbing ) but is not touching anywhere and is not showing chords at this time

  6. Pass131,732 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    131,732 miles
    Test number
    634544946412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail131,732 miles (+3,908)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,732 miles
    Test number
    868300518951
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass127,824 miles (+5,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,824 miles
    Test number
    361192154640
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,558 miles (+4,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,558 miles
    Test number
    863900616267
    • 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))

  10. Pass117,787 miles (+6,713)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,787 miles
    Test number
    604539289013
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,074 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,074 miles
    Test number
    938523892812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail111,074 miles (+7,645)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,074 miles
    Test number
    196503973779
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass103,429 miles (+8,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,429 miles
    Test number
    205644136346
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass94,855 miles (+9,351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,855 miles
    Test number
    135745197594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass85,504 miles (+8,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,504 miles
    Test number
    373506997751
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak

  16. Pass76,814 miles (+10,152)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,814 miles
    Test number
    476797054379
    • NoteN/s/front side wall damaged
    • NoteO/s/front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil

  17. Pass66,662 miles (+18,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,662 miles
    Test number
    876644633351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,611 miles (+10,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,611 miles
    Test number
    568051141308
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,555 miles (+13,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    671064430346
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre side wall cut

  20. Pass25,239 miles (+5,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,239 miles
    Test number
    460231939234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    19,515 miles
    Test number
    304167248263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 XXN

Does C8 XXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 XXN is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 XXN?
The MOT on C8 XXN is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 XXN done?
C8 XXN was recorded at 148,259 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 7,099 miles a year.
Has C8 XXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 XXN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 XXN 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 XXN find?
C8 XXN passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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