BMW Z3
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,246 cc
X8 OCGMOT history
X8 OCG is a silver petrol BMW Z3 first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 95,648 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,122 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 OCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 OCG was last recorded at 95,648 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 95,645 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,122 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,648 miles
- 2025 – 93,324 miles
- 2024 – 91,680 miles
- 2023 – 87,718 miles
- 2022 – 83,088 miles
- 2021 – 77,059 miles
- 2020 – 72,054 miles
- 2019 – 62,983 miles
- 2017 – 62,077 miles
- 2016 – 59,928 miles
- 2015 – 59,476 miles
- 2014 – 57,045 miles
- 2013 – 55,163 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,648 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,648 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 95,648 miles
- Test number
- 193568587312
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail95,645 miles (+2,321)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,645 miles
- Test number
- 283891806975
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,324 miles (+1,644)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 93,324 miles
- Test number
- 103548192092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,680 miles (+3,962)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 91,680 miles
- Test number
- 305338414595
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,718 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 87,718 miles
- Test number
- 190966664575
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Fail87,709 miles (+4,621)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,709 miles
- Test number
- 351751564346
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Pass83,088 miles (+6,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 83,088 miles
- Test number
- 541207118962
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass77,059 miles (+5,005)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 77,059 miles
- Test number
- 688038463347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,054 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 72,054 miles
- Test number
- 748464457142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail72,054 miles (+9,071)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,054 miles
- Test number
- 664334949488
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass62,983 miles (+906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 62,983 miles
- Test number
- 877427702770
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake not locking low reading will require attention soon
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass62,077 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 62,077 miles
- Test number
- 261588736480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,928 miles (+452)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,928 miles
- Test number
- 955855950580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,476 miles (+2,431)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 59,476 miles
- Test number
- 484720805860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,045 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 57,045 miles
- Test number
- 479263624270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,163 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 55,163 miles
- Test number
- 229507623277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 OCG
- Does X8 OCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 OCG is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 OCG?
- The MOT on X8 OCG is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 OCG done?
- X8 OCG was recorded at 95,648 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,122 miles a year.
- Has X8 OCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 OCG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on X8 OCG 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 OCG find?
- X8 OCG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded front and rear both sides; front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 2 more.
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