BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
L8 CXEMOT history
L8 CXE is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 100,269 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 100,269 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 CXE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 CXE was last recorded at 100,269 miles on 7 Jan 2025, 1,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 99,066 miles · 12 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,203 miles
- Average per year
- 3,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 100,269 miles
- 2023 – 99,066 miles
- 2022 – 96,861 miles
- 2021 – 95,808 miles
- 2020 – 94,139 miles
- 2019 – 92,922 miles
- 2018 – 90,626 miles
- 2017 – 87,902 miles
- 2016 – 84,695 miles
- 2014 – 78,405 miles
- 2013 – 74,177 miles
- 2012 – 69,962 miles
- 2011 – 65,823 miles
- 2010 – 62,373 miles
- 2009 – 57,670 miles
- 2008 – 52,726 miles
- 2007 – 46,401 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,269 miles (+1,203)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 100,269 miles
- Test number
- 482117826799
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,066 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 99,066 miles
- Test number
- 239921143079
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass96,861 miles (+1,053)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 96,861 miles
- Test number
- 798126277494
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass95,808 miles (+1,669)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 95,808 miles
- Test number
- 749422568632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,139 miles (+1,217)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 94,139 miles
- Test number
- 649462145449
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber corroded at top mounting
Pass92,922 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 92,922 miles
- Test number
- 938357277025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail92,921 miles (+2,295)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,921 miles
- Test number
- 599273090097
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,626 miles (+2,724)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 90,626 miles
- Test number
- 924029389763
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,902 miles (+938)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 87,902 miles
- Test number
- 773755398552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,964 miles (+2,269)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 86,964 miles
- Test number
- 790939369520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,695 miles (+6,290)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 84,695 miles
- Test number
- 953448092316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,405 miles (+4,228)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 78,405 miles
- Test number
- 499074874275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,177 miles (+4,215)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 74,177 miles
- Test number
- 826645023213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,962 miles (+4,139)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 69,962 miles
- Test number
- 858266772258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,823 miles (+3,450)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 65,823 miles
- Test number
- 407998951222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,373 miles (+4,703)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 62,373 miles
- Test number
- 184108470203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,670 miles (+4,944)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,670 miles
- Test number
- 934301519238
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,726 miles (+6,325)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 52,726 miles
- Test number
- 684712438203
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass46,401 miles (+10,642)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 46,401 miles
- Test number
- 580933437273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 35,759 miles
- Test number
- 593513107084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 CXE
- Does L8 CXE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 CXE expired on 6 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 CXE?
- The MOT on L8 CXE expired on 6 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 CXE done?
- L8 CXE was recorded at 100,269 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2025, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
- Has L8 CXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 CXE has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on L8 CXE 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 L8 CXE find?
- L8 CXE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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