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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

X8 URNMOT history

X8 URN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 62,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

X8 URN blue 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
62,852 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 URN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 URN was last recorded at 62,852 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,423 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
429 miles
Average per year
1,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,852 miles
  • 2025 – 62,423 miles
  • 2024 – 62,156 miles
  • 2023 – 61,976 miles
  • 2021 – 60,870 miles
  • 2020 – 60,577 miles
  • 2019 – 60,021 miles
  • 2018 – 59,583 miles
  • 2017 – 58,589 miles
  • 2016 – 56,818 miles
  • 2015 – 55,355 miles
  • 2014 – 53,422 miles
  • 2013 – 51,927 miles
  • 2012 – 50,026 miles
  • 2011 – 48,591 miles
  • 2010 – 48,255 miles
  • 2009 – 45,316 miles
  • 2008 – 41,475 miles
  • 2007 – 38,857 miles
  • 2006 – 35,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,852 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,852 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    62,852 miles
    Test number
    413184995697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,423 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,423 miles
    Test number
    673259563130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,156 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    218866935776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass61,976 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    844625733848
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/17 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  5. Fail61,976 miles (+1,106)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,976 miles
    Test number
    603148222723
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/17 cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  6. Pass60,870 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,870 miles
    Test number
    934003529087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,577 miles (+556)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,577 miles
    Test number
    674313622150
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s r + n/s r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake requires service / adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drop link slight wear too alloy body
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance on front axle

  8. Pass60,021 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,021 miles
    Test number
    553153271820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,010 miles (+427)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    438998656000
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Image (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass59,583 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    501046872285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,589 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,589 miles
    Test number
    626061450291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,818 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,818 miles
    Test number
    191493813067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,355 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    162472485216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,422 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,422 miles
    Test number
    445747174254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,412 miles (+1,485)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,412 miles
    Test number
    119122474201
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass51,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,927 miles
    Test number
    668308473287
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. FailMileage not read5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    398016673425
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass50,026 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,026 miles
    Test number
    697668062253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail50,011 miles (+1,420)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,011 miles
    Test number
    885946252298
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,591 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    175948871279
    • NoteStrongly advise o/s front tyre cut but not within requirements

  21. Fail48,591 miles (+336)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    196747071233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStrongly advise o/s front tyre cut but not within requirements

  22. Pass48,255 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    382284700150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,316 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    164984699422
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass45,316 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    454994699038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,475 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,475 miles
    Test number
    141281298422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,446 miles (+2,589)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,446 miles
    Test number
    470856988072
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass38,857 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,857 miles
    Test number
    574877007108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    592667286131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail35,335 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,335 miles
    Test number
    284437386447
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about X8 URN

Does X8 URN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 URN is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 URN?
The MOT on X8 URN is valid until 3 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 URN done?
X8 URN was recorded at 62,852 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
Has X8 URN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 URN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X8 URN 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 URN find?
X8 URN passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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