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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

F3 CMAMOT history

F3 CMA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

F3 CMA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
108,514 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 CMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 CMA was last recorded at 108,514 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,509 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,005 miles
Average per year
6,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,514 miles
  • 2024 – 104,509 miles
  • 2023 – 103,788 miles
  • 2022 – 99,673 miles
  • 2021 – 95,137 miles
  • 2020 – 90,307 miles
  • 2019 – 74,222 miles
  • 2018 – 62,806 miles
  • 2017 – 61,011 miles
  • 2016 – 54,450 miles
  • 2015 – 42,857 miles
  • 2014 – 35,528 miles
  • 2013 – 27,425 miles
  • 2012 – 23,379 miles
  • 2011 – 14,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,514 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,514 miles (+4,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    108,514 miles
    Test number
    209058093505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious underside corrosion
  2. Pass104,509 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    760675456833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,788 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,788 miles
    Test number
    382445861522
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Fail103,788 miles (+4,115)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,788 miles
    Test number
    411596526726
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side(Front arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass99,673 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    645089252764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,137 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    522457781991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,307 miles (+16,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,307 miles
    Test number
    573571428772
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall but not yet showing Tyre cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass74,222 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,222 miles
    Test number
    141640495024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass74,220 miles (+11,414)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    860632267615
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass62,806 miles (+1,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    294209935436
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass61,011 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,011 miles
    Test number
    246104435135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,997 miles (+6,547)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    429138108585
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass54,450 miles (+224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,450 miles
    Test number
    431062001317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail54,226 miles (+11,369)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,226 miles
    Test number
    383611891361
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass42,857 miles (+7,329)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,857 miles
    Test number
    379293805116
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly worn bald on inner shoulder.
  16. Pass35,528 miles (+8,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,528 miles
    Test number
    537133114114
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass27,425 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,425 miles
    Test number
    108220223121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,379 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,379 miles
    Test number
    136479942214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,653 miles
    Test number
    609428341269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail14,652 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,652 miles
    Test number
    828198341255
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about F3 CMA

Does F3 CMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 CMA is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on F3 CMA?
The MOT on F3 CMA is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 CMA done?
F3 CMA was recorded at 108,514 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,604 miles a year.
Has F3 CMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 CMA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on F3 CMA 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 F3 CMA find?
F3 CMA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; various underside corrosion.

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