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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

T8 CBTMOT history

T8 CBT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,001 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 CBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 CBT was last recorded at 182,001 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,999 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,001 miles
  • 2025 – 175,711 miles
  • 2024 – 169,093 miles
  • 2023 – 164,633 miles
  • 2022 – 152,795 miles
  • 2021 – 145,135 miles
  • 2019 – 130,826 miles
  • 2018 – 120,224 miles
  • 2017 – 113,444 miles
  • 2016 – 85,854 miles
  • 2015 – 66,223 miles
  • 2014 – 54,295 miles
  • 2013 – 46,764 miles
  • 2012 – 38,746 miles
  • 2011 – 31,475 miles
  • 2010 – 24,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,001 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,001 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,001 miles
    Test number
    691389570871
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail181,999 miles (+6,288)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,999 miles
    Test number
    102581754030
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass175,711 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    175,711 miles
    Test number
    206100638327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail175,709 miles (+6,616)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,709 miles
    Test number
    587940982664
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass169,093 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,093 miles
    Test number
    355589745818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail169,091 miles (+4,458)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,091 miles
    Test number
    378941296191
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass164,633 miles (+11,838)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,633 miles
    Test number
    916792855725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,795 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,795 miles
    Test number
    626465570005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Fail152,660 miles (+7,525)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,660 miles
    Test number
    160696296519
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass145,135 miles (+14,309)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,135 miles
    Test number
    940329122738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,826 miles
    Test number
    178394951218
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  12. Fail130,824 miles (+10,600)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,824 miles
    Test number
    987420047687
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

  13. Pass120,224 miles (+6,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,224 miles
    Test number
    587285340226
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator showing
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,444 miles (+27,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    762537636182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,854 miles (+19,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    253390740063
    • AdvisoryNo recordable smoke emissions noted

  16. Pass66,223 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,223 miles
    Test number
    135902435192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,218 miles (+11,923)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    406440525107
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass54,295 miles (+7,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,295 miles
    Test number
    996998504126
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in inner wall close to limit

  19. Pass46,764 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    257577203404
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs look slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff nearside drive shaft oil seal
    • NoteUnable to see some testable items under bonnet & under vehicle due to plastic covering

  20. Fail46,764 miles (+8,018)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    918167803144
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs look slightly lipped
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff nearside drive shaft oil seal
    • NoteUnable to see some testable items under bonnet & under vehicle due to plastic covering

  21. Pass38,746 miles (+7,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,746 miles
    Test number
    579412612115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,475 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,475 miles
    Test number
    118353121179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,198 miles
    Test number
    393261420189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 CBT

Does T8 CBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 CBT is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 CBT?
The MOT on T8 CBT is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 CBT done?
T8 CBT was recorded at 182,001 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 9,875 miles a year.
Has T8 CBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 CBT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 CBT 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 T8 CBT find?
T8 CBT passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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