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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

T8 FTXMOT history

T8 FTX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 60,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,928 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 FTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 FTX was last recorded at 60,928 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,751 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
177 miles
Average per year
2,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,928 miles
  • 2025 – 60,751 miles
  • 2024 – 59,960 miles
  • 2023 – 59,762 miles
  • 2022 – 59,438 miles
  • 2021 – 58,803 miles
  • 2019 – 57,370 miles
  • 2018 – 56,551 miles
  • 2016 – 55,693 miles
  • 2014 – 51,502 miles
  • 2013 – 48,357 miles
  • 2012 – 34,919 miles
  • 2011 – 26,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe to body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust head shield insecure

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,928 miles (+177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    266157911804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe to body bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust head shield insecure

  2. Pass60,751 miles (+791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    111775964843
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass59,960 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,960 miles
    Test number
    966097326613
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail59,949 miles (+187)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    854367535172
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to level of smoke not tested to prevent any damage to engine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass59,762 miles (+324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    508284432121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass59,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    562685878377
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front brakes
    • AdvisoryO/sf pads crumbling and showing signs of overheating

  7. Fail59,438 miles (+635)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,438 miles
    Test number
    816858122317
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing of letters front and rear plates (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryImbalance on front brakes
    • AdvisoryO/sf pads crumbling and showing signs of overheating

  8. Pass58,803 miles (+1,433)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    917043137050
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN, NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN, NO CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass57,370 miles (+819)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    926529252806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass56,551 miles (+858)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,551 miles
    Test number
    303752885724
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass55,693 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,693 miles
    Test number
    226664833057
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail55,693 miles (+4,191)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,693 miles
    Test number
    135722487250
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass51,502 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,502 miles
    Test number
    487677354326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,357 miles (+5,232)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    706554853391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,125 miles (+8,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    288437233116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,919 miles (+8,434)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,919 miles
    Test number
    605198132146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,485 miles
    Test number
    297270941465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 FTX

Does T8 FTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 FTX is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 FTX?
The MOT on T8 FTX is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 FTX done?
T8 FTX was recorded at 60,928 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,327 miles a year.
Has T8 FTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 FTX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T8 FTX 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 FTX find?
T8 FTX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished, and 3 more.

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