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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

X8 RBYMOT history

X8 RBY is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

X8 RBY 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
140,657 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 RBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 RBY was last recorded at 140,657 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,555 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
5,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,657 miles
  • 2025 – 137,555 miles
  • 2024 – 134,469 miles
  • 2023 – 132,849 miles
  • 2022 – 125,165 miles
  • 2021 – 122,406 miles
  • 2020 – 122,313 miles
  • 2019 – 116,148 miles
  • 2018 – 110,690 miles
  • 2017 – 107,914 miles
  • 2016 – 102,884 miles
  • 2015 – 96,075 miles
  • 2014 – 88,141 miles
  • 2013 – 76,712 miles
  • 2012 – 68,877 miles
  • 2011 – 60,364 miles
  • 2010 – 51,764 miles
  • 2009 – 39,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,657 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake discs starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,657 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    140,657 miles
    Test number
    158212175491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,555 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,555 miles
    Test number
    341081773734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,469 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    134,469 miles
    Test number
    269440194155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,849 miles
    Test number
    567063707755
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail132,849 miles (+7,684)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,849 miles
    Test number
    149268866633
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,165 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,165 miles
    Test number
    153367008702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,406 miles
    Test number
    300735537863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,406 miles (+93)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,406 miles
    Test number
    798233896634
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTPS warning light staying on

  9. Pass122,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,313 miles
    Test number
    962205942676
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to rust

  10. Fail122,313 miles (+6,165)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,313 miles
    Test number
    513134221873
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass116,148 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    253786021992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,690 miles (+2,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,690 miles
    Test number
    139837757497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hand brake effort very low at 17%

  13. Pass107,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,914 miles
    Test number
    327611153151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail107,914 miles (+5,030)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,914 miles
    Test number
    949151591334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,884 miles (+6,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,884 miles
    Test number
    725222086310
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass96,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    248010685419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,075 miles (+7,934)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,075 miles
    Test number
    486728075175
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/S/R tyrewarn badly on inner edge of tyre

  18. Pass88,141 miles (+11,429)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,141 miles
    Test number
    225163194454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,712 miles (+7,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,712 miles
    Test number
    429260483152
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre wall

  20. Pass68,877 miles (+8,513)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,877 miles
    Test number
    906138782118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,364 miles (+8,600)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,364 miles
    Test number
    235280291435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,764 miles (+12,262)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,764 miles
    Test number
    884629780088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    400514599056
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail39,502 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    520184699062
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X8 RBY

Does X8 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 RBY is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 RBY?
The MOT on X8 RBY is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 RBY done?
X8 RBY was recorded at 140,657 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 5,860 miles a year.
Has X8 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 RBY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 RBY 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 RBY find?
X8 RBY passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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