BMW 3 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
L8 DXMMOT history
L8 DXM is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 227,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 227,739 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 13,574 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 DXM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 14 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 DXM was last recorded at 227,739 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 29,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 197,873 miles · 8 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 29,866 miles
- Average per year
- 13,574 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 227,739 miles
- 2024 – 197,873 miles
- 2023 – 168,771 miles
- 2022 – 154,463 miles
- 2021 – 142,303 miles
- 2020 – 134,468 miles
- 2019 – 124,671 miles
- 2018 – 114,577 miles
- 2017 – 104,488 miles
- 2016 – 93,850 miles
- 2015 – 86,943 miles
- 2014 – 80,079 miles
- 2013 – 62,931 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,739 miles (+29,866)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 227,739 miles
- Test number
- 388577455095
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass197,873 miles (+29,102)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 197,873 miles
- Test number
- 257509254146
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryEngine cover belly pan and under trays fitted
Pass168,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,771 miles
- Test number
- 572981241094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,771 miles (+14,308)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,771 miles
- Test number
- 275144521766
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass154,463 miles (+12,160)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 154,463 miles
- Test number
- 544291392722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,303 miles (+7,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 142,303 miles
- Test number
- 501337973855
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass134,468 miles (+9,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 134,468 miles
- Test number
- 274428005819
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass124,671 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 124,671 miles
- Test number
- 800752778130
- 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))
Fail124,670 miles (+10,093)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,670 miles
- Test number
- 200078526020
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass114,577 miles (+10,089)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 114,577 miles
- Test number
- 976850225424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,488 miles (+10,638)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 104,488 miles
- Test number
- 642516807337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,850 miles (+6,907)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 93,850 miles
- Test number
- 510667739459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,943 miles (+6,864)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 86,943 miles
- Test number
- 693232735907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,079 miles (+17,148)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 80,079 miles
- Test number
- 846715224254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,931 miles (+3,696)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 62,931 miles
- Test number
- 786951723242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,235 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,235 miles
- Test number
- 487457053175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,234 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,234 miles
- Test number
- 239946953473
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Questions about L8 DXM
- Does L8 DXM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DXM is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L8 DXM?
- The MOT on L8 DXM is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 DXM done?
- L8 DXM was recorded at 227,739 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 13,574 miles a year.
- Has L8 DXM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 DXM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on L8 DXM 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 DXM find?
- L8 DXM passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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