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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X8 MGYMOT history

X8 MGY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 180,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

X8 MGY grey 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,049 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 MGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 MGY was last recorded at 180,049 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 3,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,462 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,587 miles
Average per year
10,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,049 miles
  • 2024 – 170,158 miles
  • 2022 – 160,478 miles
  • 2021 – 152,177 miles
  • 2020 – 145,158 miles
  • 2019 – 136,188 miles
  • 2018 – 115,477 miles
  • 2017 – 99,886 miles
  • 2016 – 89,993 miles
  • 2015 – 78,716 miles
  • 2014 – 64,450 miles
  • 2013 – 50,623 miles
  • 2012 – 41,816 miles
  • 2011 – 29,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,049 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,049 miles (+3,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,049 miles
    Test number
    196912149097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    176,462 miles
    Test number
    502802818938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail176,461 miles (+137)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,461 miles
    Test number
    462181709484
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail176,324 miles (+6,166)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,324 miles
    Test number
    939420398063
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass170,158 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    365551396100
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop coupling has several splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights flashing fast

  6. Fail170,158 miles (+9,680)3 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,158 miles
    Test number
    430699453830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessive corrosion on stiffner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall splitting and cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessive corrosion on stiffner bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop perished
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop coupling has several splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHazard lights flashing fast

  7. Pass160,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,478 miles
    Test number
    376835255378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,478 miles (+8,301)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,478 miles
    Test number
    614576321317
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  9. Pass152,177 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,177 miles
    Test number
    245747391280
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus non-structural rear subframe front bracing plates very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some wear/play in both rear upper arm's, inner joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail152,177 miles (+7,019)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,177 miles
    Test number
    250737821108
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light illuminated - Codes 416FM 3FF0 4A43 & 4932 stored - Light reset at time of MOT (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus non-structural rear subframe front bracing plates very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some wear/play in both rear upper arm's, inner joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass145,158 miles (+8,970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,158 miles
    Test number
    869232533371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,188 miles (+20,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,188 miles
    Test number
    577436623933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass115,477 miles (+15,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,477 miles
    Test number
    666790199986
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass99,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    555536666827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

  15. Fail99,886 miles (+9,893)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,886 miles
    Test number
    878393809351
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45-17 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on both edges

  16. Pass89,993 miles (+11,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,993 miles
    Test number
    783062978235
    • 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)

  17. Pass78,716 miles (+14,266)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    828132181486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,450 miles (+13,827)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,450 miles
    Test number
    405835914320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,623 miles (+8,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,623 miles
    Test number
    657086603300
    • NoteExhaust clamp snapped

  20. Pass41,816 miles (+11,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    176967312341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,995 miles
    Test number
    627928271286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 MGY

Does X8 MGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 MGY is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X8 MGY?
The MOT on X8 MGY is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 MGY done?
X8 MGY was recorded at 180,049 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 10,576 miles a year.
Has X8 MGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 MGY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 MGY 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 MGY find?
X8 MGY passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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