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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

X8 AVOMOT history

X8 AVO is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 102,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

X8 AVO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,289 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 AVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 AVO was last recorded at 102,289 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,288 miles · 21 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,289 miles
  • 2025 – 96,786 miles
  • 2024 – 91,384 miles
  • 2023 – 84,682 miles
  • 2022 – 78,543 miles
  • 2021 – 71,395 miles
  • 2020 – 66,232 miles
  • 2019 – 59,744 miles
  • 2018 – 54,627 miles
  • 2017 – 48,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on dashRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 15 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,289 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,289 miles
    Test number
    583100245444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on dash

  2. Fail102,288 miles (+5,502)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,288 miles
    Test number
    433302296729
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryLow pad warning light on dash

  3. Pass96,786 miles (+5,402)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,786 miles
    Test number
    816053198821
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,384 miles (+6,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,384 miles
    Test number
    196554161525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass84,682 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    353956960613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,543 miles (+7,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,543 miles
    Test number
    888867530777
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,395 miles (+5,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    604841795628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass66,232 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,232 miles
    Test number
    530647896684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,744 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,744 miles
    Test number
    403040791664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,627 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    887248865486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    793571676410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 AVO

Does X8 AVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 AVO is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 AVO?
The MOT on X8 AVO is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 AVO done?
X8 AVO was recorded at 102,289 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,655 miles a year.
Has X8 AVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 AVO has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 AVO 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 X8 AVO find?
X8 AVO passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair., and 5 more.

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