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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

T8 MNVMOT history

T8 MNV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,300 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 MNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 MNV was last recorded at 106,300 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,954 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
346 miles
Average per year
3,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,300 miles
  • 2025 – 105,954 miles
  • 2023 – 104,513 miles
  • 2022 – 103,806 miles
  • 2021 – 102,979 miles
  • 2020 – 101,810 miles
  • 2019 – 94,570 miles
  • 2018 – 91,813 miles
  • 2017 – 87,976 miles
  • 2016 – 80,666 miles
  • 2015 – 77,670 miles
  • 2014 – 71,326 miles
  • 2013 – 69,200 miles
  • 2012 – 66,456 miles
  • 2011 – 61,983 miles
  • 2010 – 57,367 miles
  • 2009 – 50,591 miles
  • 2007 – 45,094 miles
  • 2006 – 41,799 miles
  • 2005 – 34,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,300 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle Has Been Undersealed

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,300 miles (+346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,300 miles
    Test number
    646286994510
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Has Been Undersealed

  2. Pass105,954 miles (+1,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    356845106853
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Unable To See Some Components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Covered In Heavy Underseal

  3. Pass104,513 miles (+707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,513 miles
    Test number
    996359936278
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed

  4. Pass103,806 miles (+827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,806 miles
    Test number
    797840987326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOsf wing covered by tape

  5. Pass102,979 miles (+26)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,979 miles
    Test number
    951544895918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryEvidence of previous oil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear floor slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing repaired by tape
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding after parking brake application
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
    • AdvisorySmall cut in offside rear tyre

  6. Fail102,953 miles (+1,143)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,953 miles
    Test number
    619863437478
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    236768823883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,803 miles (+7,233)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    346775011442
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass94,570 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,570 miles
    Test number
    244489805271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is a non run flat type
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,813 miles
    Test number
    549344686478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,813 miles (+3,837)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,813 miles
    Test number
    314731656321
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass87,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    174848424903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,976 miles (+7,310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    416724554693
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass80,666 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,666 miles
    Test number
    819323803218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,670 miles (+6,344)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,670 miles
    Test number
    756127565118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEvidence of nearside,offside rear tyres fouling inner arches
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

  16. Pass71,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,326 miles
    Test number
    226350964463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail71,319 miles (+2,119)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    457820964159
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass69,200 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    136731963128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail69,185 miles (+2,729)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,185 miles
    Test number
    275256553189
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass66,456 miles (+4,473)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,456 miles
    Test number
    219297362490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass61,983 miles (+4,616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    386053651159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perishing

  22. Pass57,367 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    580255650107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,591 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,591 miles
    Test number
    251272459164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,094 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    811177627233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,799 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,799 miles
    Test number
    532407246320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,779 miles (+6,862)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    823455446384
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass34,917 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    720750055339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,911 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,911 miles
    Test number
    234079145357
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T8 MNV

Does T8 MNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 MNV is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 MNV?
The MOT on T8 MNV is valid until 10 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 MNV done?
T8 MNV was recorded at 106,300 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,528 miles a year.
Has T8 MNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 MNV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T8 MNV 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 MNV find?
T8 MNV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; vehicle has been undersealed.

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