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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

T8 DRYMOT history

T8 DRY is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 193,253 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
193,253 km
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,664 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 DRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 DRY was last recorded at 193,253 km on 7 Oct 2026, 794 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,459 km · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
794 km
Average per year
5,664 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,253 km
  • 2025 – 192,459 km
  • 2024 – 190,140 km
  • 2023 – 181,263 km
  • 2022 – 171,345 km
  • 2021 – 163,911 km
  • 2020 – 158,812 km
  • 2019 – 152,908 km
  • 2018 – 147,022 km
  • 2017 – 139,142 km
  • 2016 – 133,092 km
  • 2015 – 128,382 km
  • 2014 – 125,212 km
  • 2013 – 117,921 km
  • 2012 – 113,021 km
  • 2011 – 106,604 km
  • 2010 – 100,293 km
  • 2009 – 94,144 km
  • 2008 – 92,128 km
  • 2007 – 84,680 km
  • 2006 – 76,881 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,253 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,253 km (+794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    193,253 km
    Test number
    597530404533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass192,459 km (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    192,459 km
    Test number
    651441976977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass190,140 km (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    190,140 km
    Test number
    787070109399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,263 km2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,263 km
    Test number
    917094182878
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail181,263 km (+9,918)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,263 km
    Test number
    617185250124
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass171,345 km (+7,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,345 km
    Test number
    197517246112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass163,911 km (+5,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,911 km
    Test number
    522512355215
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect inner sills

  8. Pass158,812 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,812 km
    Test number
    244835917845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail158,811 km (+5,903)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,811 km
    Test number
    572849419672
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass152,908 km (+5,886)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    152,908 km
    Test number
    642184207695
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass147,022 km (+7,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,022 km
    Test number
    211288814551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded/pitted

  12. Pass139,142 km (+6,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    139,142 km
    Test number
    273859795676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front & rear brake discs pitted

  13. Pass133,092 km (+4,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    133,092 km
    Test number
    529333861675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass128,382 km2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,382 km
    Test number
    177401825412
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear brake discs corroded & worn

  15. Fail128,382 km (+3,170)1 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,382 km
    Test number
    329961625001
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside rear & offside rear brake discs corroded & worn

  16. Fail125,212 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,212 km
    Test number
    516233944083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass125,212 km (+7,291)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,212 km
    Test number
    856013744037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,921 km (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,921 km
    Test number
    529586833058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,021 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,021 km
    Test number
    127956192084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,021 km (+6,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,021 km
    Test number
    979085292089
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass106,604 km (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,604 km
    Test number
    219896391059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,293 km1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,293 km
    Test number
    520494300153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.
    • NoteNearside number plate lens missing.
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

  23. Fail100,293 km (+6,149)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,293 km
    Test number
    204374400141
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.
    • NoteNearside number plate lens missing.
    • NoteOffside front wishbone rear bush has slight play.

  24. Pass94,144 km (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,144 km
    Test number
    671016109122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,128 km (+7,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,128 km
    Test number
    543438208159
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass84,680 km (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,680 km
    Test number
    250111507196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,881 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,881 km
    Test number
    740402986088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,881 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 km
    Test number
    182331986081
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Questions about T8 DRY

Does T8 DRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 DRY is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 DRY?
The MOT on T8 DRY is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 DRY done?
T8 DRY was recorded at 193,253 km at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,664 km a year.
Has T8 DRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 DRY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T8 DRY 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 DRY find?
T8 DRY passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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