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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,494 cc

CV 8878MOT history

CV 8878 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 54,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

CV 8878 black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
54,366 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CV 8878
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

CV 8878 was last recorded at 54,366 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 9,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,871 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,495 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,366 miles
  • 2024 – 44,871 miles
  • 2023 – 36,985 miles
  • 2022 – 28,371 miles
  • 2021 – 23,344 miles
  • 2020 – 20,128 miles
  • 2019 – 16,532 miles
  • 2018 – 15,833 miles
  • 2017 – 15,055 miles
  • 2016 – 14,007 miles
  • 2015 – 12,329 miles
  • 2014 – 10,697 miles
  • 2013 – 8,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,366 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,366 miles (+9,495)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,366 miles
    Test number
    204377948897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,871 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,871 miles
    Test number
    236828152764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,985 miles (+8,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,985 miles
    Test number
    852640997338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass28,371 miles (+5,027)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    28,371 miles
    Test number
    923644218889
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass23,344 miles (+3,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    23,344 miles
    Test number
    286872386493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle
  6. Pass20,128 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,128 miles
    Test number
    578378383297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,532 miles (+699)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,532 miles
    Test number
    831186882119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass15,833 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    15,833 miles
    Test number
    951327942570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass15,055 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    15,055 miles
    Test number
    125099802488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,007 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    14,007 miles
    Test number
    831519967814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,329 miles
    Test number
    380089746300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail12,329 miles (+1,632)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,329 miles
    Test number
    731235569854
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  13. Pass10,697 miles (+2,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    10,697 miles
    Test number
    448362804355
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass8,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    8,102 miles
    Test number
    319794393431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CV 8878

What vehicle is registration CV 8878 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CV 8878 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Nov 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does CV 8878 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on CV 8878 is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on CV 8878?
The MOT on CV 8878 is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has CV 8878 done?
CV 8878 was recorded at 54,366 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has CV 8878 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CV 8878 has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on CV 8878 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 CV 8878 find?
CV 8878 passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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