BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc
X8 TBWMOT history
X8 TBW is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 159,576 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 13,914 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 TBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 Sept 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 TBW was last recorded at 159,576 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 159,576 miles · 10 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 13,914 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,576 miles
- 2025 – 137,640 miles
- 2024 – 133,331 miles
- 2023 – 125,495 miles
- 2022 – 115,549 miles
- 2021 – 104,509 miles
- 2020 – 88,519 miles
- 2019 – 76,750 miles
- 2018 – 58,908 miles
- 2017 – 39,696 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,576 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,576 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 159,576 miles
- Test number
- 243023504991
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail159,576 miles (+21,936)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,576 miles
- Test number
- 466674246018
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,640 miles (+4,309)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 137,640 miles
- Test number
- 535381936641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,331 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 133,331 miles
- Test number
- 387877466060
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail133,301 miles (+7,806)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,301 miles
- Test number
- 885691252848
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass125,495 miles (+9,946)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 125,495 miles
- Test number
- 152306494185
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass115,549 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 115,549 miles
- Test number
- 796611452272
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail115,549 miles (+11,040)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,549 miles
- Test number
- 766936292406
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass104,509 miles (+281)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 104,509 miles
- Test number
- 444786495858
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail104,228 miles (+15,709)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,228 miles
- Test number
- 865097590517
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,519 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 88,519 miles
- Test number
- 326692427999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail88,519 miles (+11,769)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,519 miles
- Test number
- 121221652037
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,750 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,750 miles
- Test number
- 411832145670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,750 miles (+17,842)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,750 miles
- Test number
- 952665124323
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,908 miles (+19,212)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 58,908 miles
- Test number
- 856647223377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass39,696 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 39,696 miles
- Test number
- 154101565682
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about X8 TBW
- Does X8 TBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 TBW is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 TBW?
- The MOT on X8 TBW is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 TBW done?
- X8 TBW was recorded at 159,576 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 13,914 miles a year.
- Has X8 TBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 TBW has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on X8 TBW 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 TBW find?
- X8 TBW passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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