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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc

X8 EGHMOT history

X8 EGH is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

X8 EGH black 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 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,005 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 EGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 EGH was last recorded at 110,005 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,642 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
363 miles
Average per year
3,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,005 miles
  • 2025 – 109,642 miles
  • 2023 – 109,210 miles
  • 2022 – 107,519 miles
  • 2020 – 105,494 miles
  • 2019 – 101,207 miles
  • 2018 – 98,218 miles
  • 2017 – 94,678 miles
  • 2015 – 88,203 miles
  • 2014 – 80,590 miles
  • 2012 – 78,031 miles
  • 2011 – 70,590 miles
  • 2010 – 66,076 miles
  • 2009 – 61,258 miles
  • 2008 – 53,743 miles
  • 2007 – 42,169 miles
  • 2006 – 30,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,005 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake discs backing plate insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,005 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,005 miles
    Test number
    598555225570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,642 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    602594369772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,210 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    480129228721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,519 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,519 miles
    Test number
    311192131170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs backing plate insecure
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  5. Fail107,518 miles (+2,024)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,518 miles
    Test number
    551164184931
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake discs backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryBake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass105,494 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,494 miles
    Test number
    100837492783
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail105,494 miles (+4,287)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,494 miles
    Test number
    475564938157
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass101,207 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,207 miles
    Test number
    573586964553
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking jionts slightly corroded

  9. Fail101,202 miles (+2,984)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    175265330321
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear jacking jionts slightly corroded

  10. Pass98,218 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,218 miles
    Test number
    814912925782
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail98,217 miles (+30)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    243111375661
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail98,187 miles (+3,509)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    534599912098
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass94,678 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    741458209152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,638 miles (+6,435)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    114215381802
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged

  15. Pass88,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    411560067389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,203 miles (+7,613)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,203 miles
    Test number
    853937224946
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail80,590 miles6 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    478773154200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

  18. Pass80,590 miles (+2,559)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,590 miles
    Test number
    776483154269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear part of exhaust starting to deteriorate

  19. Pass78,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,031 miles
    Test number
    356925052333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail78,031 miles (+7,441)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,031 miles
    Test number
    579965752340
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail70,590 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,590 miles
    Test number
    187448771272
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass70,590 miles (+4,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,590 miles
    Test number
    196258271294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass66,076 miles (+4,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,076 miles
    Test number
    413940950298
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass61,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    260155859287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,258 miles (+7,515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    364205359272
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass53,743 miles (+11,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    564191068202
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,169 miles (+11,978)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    813013497013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,191 miles
    Test number
    314825666085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 EGH

Does X8 EGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 EGH is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 EGH?
The MOT on X8 EGH is valid until 7 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 EGH done?
X8 EGH was recorded at 110,005 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
Has X8 EGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 EGH has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 EGH 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 EGH find?
X8 EGH passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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