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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L8 XFFMOT history

L8 XFF is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L8 XFF white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2026
Mileage
174,936 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 XFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L8 XFF was last recorded at 174,936 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,302 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,634 miles
Average per year
11,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,936 miles
  • 2025 – 167,302 miles
  • 2023 – 160,038 miles
  • 2022 – 154,009 miles
  • 2021 – 141,106 miles
  • 2019 – 131,443 miles
  • 2018 – 113,679 miles
  • 2017 – 94,313 miles
  • 2016 – 90,663 miles
  • 2014 – 48,842 miles
  • 2013 – 33,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail174,936 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower mount Insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail174,936 miles (+7,634)1 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,936 miles
    Test number
    582188417947
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower mount Insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,302 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,302 miles
    Test number
    300563945373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail167,301 miles (+7,263)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,301 miles
    Test number
    944868889020
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Wheel about to become detached (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,038 miles (+6,029)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,038 miles
    Test number
    776694254815
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass154,009 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,009 miles
    Test number
    824343609544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail154,006 miles (+12,900)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,006 miles
    Test number
    738504585236
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,106 miles (+9,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,106 miles
    Test number
    672153315838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass131,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,443 miles
    Test number
    200185553052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  9. Fail131,443 miles (+17,764)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,443 miles
    Test number
    324479031139
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer 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))

  10. Pass113,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    544519284907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,679 miles (+19,366)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,679 miles
    Test number
    615112381594
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,313 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    759092978008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,663 miles (+12,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,663 miles
    Test number
    984605466651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,095 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    782554380794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail78,060 miles (+29,218)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,060 miles
    Test number
    482372076355
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on shock absorber (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,842 miles (+15,776)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,842 miles
    Test number
    185450094110
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    989269073137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 XFF

Does L8 XFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 XFF expired on 23 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 XFF?
The MOT on L8 XFF expired on 23 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 XFF done?
L8 XFF was recorded at 174,936 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 11,199 miles a year.
Has L8 XFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 XFF has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 XFF 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 XFF find?
L8 XFF failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mount insecure; front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 14 more.

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