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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

X8 ELCMOT history

X8 ELC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Dec 2013. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 186,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

X8 ELC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
186,730 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
20,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 ELC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 ELC was last recorded at 186,730 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 17,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,127 miles · 17 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
17,603 miles
Average per year
20,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,730 miles
  • 2021 – 169,127 miles
  • 2020 – 159,968 miles
  • 2019 – 148,473 miles
  • 2018 – 104,187 miles
  • 2017 – 86,039 miles
  • 2016 – 64,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,730 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    186,730 miles
    Test number
    304815699742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail186,730 miles (+17,603)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,730 miles
    Test number
    227181570591
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass169,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,127 miles
    Test number
    533088654554
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,127 miles (+9,159)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,127 miles
    Test number
    582928255828
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,968 miles (+11,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,968 miles
    Test number
    467993963716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Unable to test Seat belt buckle

  6. Pass148,473 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,473 miles
    Test number
    119804135622
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine, undertray is hiding source. engine oil level low. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,366 miles (+44,179)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,366 miles
    Test number
    178041229455
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre - low tread depth - approx 2mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass104,187 miles (+18,148)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,187 miles
    Test number
    614571020255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    164182909244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,039 miles (+21,434)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,039 miles
    Test number
    720651932205
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass64,605 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,605 miles
    Test number
    418702627643
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulder

Questions about X8 ELC

Does X8 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 ELC expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 ELC?
The MOT on X8 ELC expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 ELC done?
X8 ELC was recorded at 186,730 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 20,248 miles a year.
Has X8 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 ELC has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 ELC 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 ELC find?
X8 ELC passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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