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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

X8 CMHMOT history

X8 CMH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 181,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

X8 CMH silver 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 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
181,331 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 CMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 CMH was last recorded at 181,331 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,331 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,331 miles
  • 2025 – 174,808 miles
  • 2024 – 171,945 miles
  • 2023 – 168,251 miles
  • 2022 – 164,228 miles
  • 2021 – 162,679 miles
  • 2020 – 158,944 miles
  • 2019 – 145,910 miles
  • 2018 – 134,697 miles
  • 2017 – 119,888 miles
  • 2016 – 106,230 miles
  • 2015 – 94,291 miles
  • 2014 – 82,452 miles
  • 2013 – 70,228 miles
  • 2012 – 61,449 miles
  • 2011 – 50,983 miles
  • 2009 – 43,144 miles
  • 2008 – 34,470 miles
  • 2007 – 26,800 miles
  • 2006 – 21,937 miles
  • 2005 – 15,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,331 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    181,331 miles
    Test number
    276719163538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  2. Fail181,331 miles (+6,523)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,331 miles
    Test number
    220153898466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  3. Pass174,808 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,808 miles
    Test number
    479383995911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

  4. Fail174,808 miles (+2,863)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,808 miles
    Test number
    303537134957
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

  5. Pass171,945 miles (+3,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,945 miles
    Test number
    410788096863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

  6. Pass168,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,251 miles
    Test number
    328910640559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  7. Fail168,251 miles (+4,023)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,251 miles
    Test number
    437863688834
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

  8. Pass164,228 miles (+1,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,228 miles
    Test number
    434706995856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  9. Pass162,679 miles (+3,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,679 miles
    Test number
    524975485762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass158,944 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,944 miles
    Test number
    473012124066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail158,944 miles (+13,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,944 miles
    Test number
    576259669896
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Advise changing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass145,910 miles (+11,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    145,910 miles
    Test number
    934529137456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change soon (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Change soon (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass134,697 miles (+14,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,697 miles
    Test number
    322257961140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres underinflated

  14. Pass119,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,888 miles
    Test number
    171927654356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,888 miles (+13,658)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,888 miles
    Test number
    316874654543
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass106,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,230 miles
    Test number
    742103173370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front link rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r spring weak and corroded

  17. Fail106,239 miles (+11,948)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    879742414927
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front link rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r spring weak and corroded

  18. Pass94,291 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    119439815423
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail94,291 miles (+11,839)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    448076915093
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass82,452 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,452 miles
    Test number
    968586914088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail82,452 miles (+12,224)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,452 miles
    Test number
    646385114075
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass70,228 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    775673503009
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteDrivers door stiff open
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting in poor condition

  23. Fail70,228 miles (+8,779)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,228 miles
    Test number
    108043203405
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteDrivers door stiff open
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting in poor condition

  24. Pass61,449 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    498345202007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  25. Fail61,449 miles (+10,466)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,449 miles
    Test number
    785534302009
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  26. Pass50,983 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,983 miles
    Test number
    817664301044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,144 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,144 miles
    Test number
    954572759375
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm

  28. Fail43,143 miles (+8,673)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,143 miles
    Test number
    731871959392
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads 20%
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm

  29. Pass34,470 miles (+7,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    893063288278
    • NoteDrivers door difficult to open

  30. Pass26,800 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    253613987460
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on legal tread limit

  31. Fail26,800 miles (+4,863)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    492863087199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre on legal tread limit

  32. Pass21,937 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,937 miles
    Test number
    443950556133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass15,775 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    15,775 miles
    Test number
    350200095154
    • NoteMinor oil leaks
    • NoteRear tyres wearing

Questions about X8 CMH

Does X8 CMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 CMH is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 CMH?
The MOT on X8 CMH is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 CMH done?
X8 CMH was recorded at 181,331 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,880 miles a year.
Has X8 CMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 CMH has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 CMH 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 CMH find?
X8 CMH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; trays and covers fitted.

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