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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L8 HXKMOT history

L8 HXK is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 101,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L8 HXK black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
101,704 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HXK was last recorded at 101,704 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,516 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
7,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,704 miles
  • 2025 – 94,788 miles
  • 2024 – 84,639 miles
  • 2023 – 73,590 miles
  • 2022 – 68,060 miles
  • 2021 – 61,974 miles
  • 2020 – 54,409 miles
  • 2019 – 44,779 miles
  • 2018 – 39,431 miles
  • 2017 – 33,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,704 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Both front and rear brake discs slightly lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,704 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    540809497105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,516 miles (+6,728)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,516 miles
    Test number
    385010785403
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,788 miles (+10,149)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,788 miles
    Test number
    102255699429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,639 miles (+10,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    84,639 miles
    Test number
    900900471136
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,192 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    699471177890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,191 miles (+601)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    914302745692
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass73,590 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,590 miles
    Test number
    538141936091
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail73,590 miles (+5,530)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,590 miles
    Test number
    113440323793
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake discs slightly lipped
    • AdvisoryInner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass68,060 miles (+6,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    279817711395
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass61,974 miles (+7,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    645531769923
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass54,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    373405144937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail54,407 miles (+9,628)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,407 miles
    Test number
    617725125444
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass44,779 miles (+5,348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    776051751344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,431 miles (+6,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,431 miles
    Test number
    626250861387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass33,133 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    326649192488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,132 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,132 miles
    Test number
    810870486066
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L8 HXK

Does L8 HXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HXK is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HXK?
The MOT on L8 HXK is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HXK done?
L8 HXK was recorded at 101,704 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 7,638 miles a year.
Has L8 HXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HXK has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HXK 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 HXK find?
L8 HXK passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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