BMW 3 Series
Cream · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc
L8 SSXMOT history
L8 SSX is a cream diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 223,842 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 223,842 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 15,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SSX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Cream
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 21 Jan 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SSX was last recorded at 223,842 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 220,989 miles · 17 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,853 miles
- Average per year
- 15,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,842 miles
- 2024 – 220,989 miles
- 2023 – 214,468 miles
- 2022 – 210,008 miles
- 2021 – 200,619 miles
- 2020 – 193,345 miles
- 2019 – 183,468 miles
- 2018 – 170,562 miles
- 2017 – 154,192 miles
- 2016 – 137,933 miles
- 2015 – 111,429 miles
- 2014 – 81,199 miles
- 2013 – 57,801 miles
- 2012 – 29,380 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass223,842 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper, inner (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,842 miles (+2,853)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 223,842 miles
- Test number
- 378362849280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,989 miles (+6,521)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 220,989 miles
- Test number
- 229282241288
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear subframe rusting
Pass214,468 miles (+4,460)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 214,468 miles
- Test number
- 544582977227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass210,008 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 210,008 miles
- Test number
- 370125418281
- 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))
Fail209,993 miles (+9,374)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,993 miles
- Test number
- 626417538341
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass200,619 miles (+7,274)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 200,619 miles
- Test number
- 188521917053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,345 miles (+269)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 193,345 miles
- Test number
- 267895682562
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail193,076 miles (+9,608)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,076 miles
- Test number
- 841485227175
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,468 miles (+12,906)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 183,468 miles
- Test number
- 713518809974
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,562 miles (+16,370)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 170,562 miles
- Test number
- 618128599863
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,192 miles (+16,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 154,192 miles
- Test number
- 824566044021
- 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)
Pass137,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 137,933 miles
- Test number
- 861919447438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,933 miles (+26,504)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,933 miles
- Test number
- 593585845420
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass111,429 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 111,429 miles
- Test number
- 769397282254
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper, inner (2.4.G.2)
Fail111,429 miles (+30,230)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,429 miles
- Test number
- 446376935539
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper, inner (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,199 miles (+23,398)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 81,199 miles
- Test number
- 246679174239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,801 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 57,801 miles
- Test number
- 189522833357
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail57,801 miles (+28,421)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,801 miles
- Test number
- 935302033387
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass29,380 miles (+21,144)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 29,380 miles
- Test number
- 289774352355
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass8,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 8,236 miles
- Test number
- 777760612072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 SSX
- Does L8 SSX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SSX is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SSX?
- The MOT on L8 SSX is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 SSX done?
- L8 SSX was recorded at 223,842 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 15,351 miles a year.
- Has L8 SSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SSX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L8 SSX 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 SSX find?
- L8 SSX passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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