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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,991 cc

E8 POTMOT history

E8 POT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

E8 POT blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
41,051 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
20 passed · 0 failed
Per year
604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
E8 POT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
21 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

E8 POT was last recorded at 41,051 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,900 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,051 miles
  • 2024 – 40,900 miles
  • 2023 – 40,888 miles
  • 2022 – 40,872 miles
  • 2021 – 40,846 miles
  • 2020 – 40,806 miles
  • 2019 – 40,780 miles
  • 2018 – 40,754 miles
  • 2017 – 40,694 miles
  • 2016 – 40,495 miles
  • 2015 – 40,168 miles
  • 2014 – 39,749 miles
  • 2013 – 39,327 miles
  • 2012 – 38,286 miles
  • 2011 – 37,489 miles
  • 2010 – 36,806 miles
  • 2009 – 35,797 miles
  • 2008 – 34,352 miles
  • 2007 – 31,647 miles
  • 2006 – 29,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,051 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipes greased before test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,051 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,051 miles
    Test number
    695742637300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,900 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    124918591516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,888 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,888 miles
    Test number
    564977818892
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass40,872 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    197070713234
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Pass40,846 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,846 miles
    Test number
    612477363384
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  6. Pass40,806 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,806 miles
    Test number
    203746326519
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  7. Pass40,780 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,780 miles
    Test number
    525880849913
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  8. Pass40,754 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    695817782591
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake hose ferules slightly corroded
  9. Pass40,694 miles (+199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    936749709505
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased before test
  10. Pass40,495 miles (+327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,495 miles
    Test number
    280126516212
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased before test
  11. Pass40,168 miles (+419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    753402159659
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased before test
  12. Pass39,749 miles (+422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,749 miles
    Test number
    236799734284
    • NoteBrake pipes greased before test
  13. Pass39,327 miles (+1,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,327 miles
    Test number
    236305333228
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased before mot test
  14. Pass38,286 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,286 miles
    Test number
    759634832238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,489 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,489 miles
    Test number
    788276011268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,806 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    36,806 miles
    Test number
    350725910206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,797 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,797 miles
    Test number
    794655509200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,352 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,352 miles
    Test number
    494923138283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass31,647 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,647 miles
    Test number
    433410907250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    332460036252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about E8 POT

Does E8 POT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on E8 POT expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on E8 POT?
The MOT on E8 POT expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has E8 POT done?
E8 POT was recorded at 41,051 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 604 miles a year.
Has E8 POT ever failed its MOT?
No. E8 POT has passed all 20 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on E8 POT 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 E8 POT find?
E8 POT passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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