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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

X8 NGAMOT history

X8 NGA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 119,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

X8 NGA 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 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
119,246 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 NGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 NGA was last recorded at 119,246 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4,302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,944 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,302 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,246 miles
  • 2023 – 114,944 miles
  • 2022 – 111,612 miles
  • 2021 – 104,252 miles
  • 2020 – 101,957 miles
  • 2019 – 97,516 miles
  • 2018 – 93,065 miles
  • 2017 – 88,975 miles
  • 2016 – 82,952 miles
  • 2015 – 78,499 miles
  • 2014 – 74,328 miles
  • 2013 – 69,862 miles
  • 2012 – 61,469 miles
  • 2011 – 50,541 miles
  • 2010 – 42,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,246 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,246 miles (+4,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    870529047437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,944 miles (+3,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,944 miles
    Test number
    195777664567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bonnet not locking on the near side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,612 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    119898046358
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail111,598 miles (+7,346)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,598 miles
    Test number
    118386389599
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass104,252 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,252 miles
    Test number
    897030127045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail104,251 miles (+2,294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,251 miles
    Test number
    883106047889
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    670029776367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,957 miles (+4,441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    539177593764
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort just on legal limit

  9. Pass97,516 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    242685388705
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail97,513 miles (+4,448)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    616722225609
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass93,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    825009450087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,065 miles (+28)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    837253168344
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail93,037 miles (+4,062)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    544720128111
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  14. Pass88,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,975 miles
    Test number
    938285925988
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail88,975 miles (+6,023)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,975 miles
    Test number
    339924826567
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,952 miles
    Test number
    519220836565
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs becomming lipped and slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

  17. Fail82,952 miles (+4,453)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,952 miles
    Test number
    230548050188
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs becomming lipped and slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some test items

  18. Pass78,499 miles (+4,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,499 miles
    Test number
    209121546774
    • AdvisoryAdvise under tray and floor trays fitted obscuring some underside items

  19. Pass74,328 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    417440584221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,862 miles (+8,393)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,862 miles
    Test number
    996652083222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,469 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    189833632373
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail61,469 miles (+10,928)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,469 miles
    Test number
    586301132393
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass50,541 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    999535911377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,511 miles (+7,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    738918101367
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass42,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    322971090425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,807 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,807 miles
    Test number
    634149780226
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Questions about X8 NGA

Does X8 NGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 NGA expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 NGA?
The MOT on X8 NGA expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 NGA done?
X8 NGA was recorded at 119,246 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has X8 NGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 NGA has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on X8 NGA 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 NGA find?
X8 NGA passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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