BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,171 cc
X8 UTLMOT history
X8 UTL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 88,405 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X8 UTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X8 UTL was last recorded at 88,405 miles on 16 May 2026, 994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,411 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 994 miles
- Average per year
- 3,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,405 miles
- 2025 – 87,411 miles
- 2024 – 86,155 miles
- 2023 – 84,650 miles
- 2022 – 81,777 miles
- 2021 – 78,764 miles
- 2020 – 75,341 miles
- 2019 – 72,545 miles
- 2018 – 68,602 miles
- 2017 – 65,694 miles
- 2016 – 62,205 miles
- 2015 – 57,820 miles
- 2014 – 53,381 miles
- 2013 – 49,188 miles
- 2012 – 44,822 miles
- 2011 – 39,116 miles
- 2010 – 33,996 miles
- 2009 – 27,970 miles
- 2008 – 21,188 miles
- 2007 – 14,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,405 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated but unlikely to be mis-read
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,405 miles (+994)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 88,405 miles
- Test number
- 115720491398
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure
Pass87,411 miles (+1,256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 87,411 miles
- Test number
- 216729944042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass86,155 miles (+1,505)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 86,155 miles
- Test number
- 553510970096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,650 miles (+2,873)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,650 miles
- Test number
- 430188334240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,777 miles (+3,013)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 81,777 miles
- Test number
- 478031434866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,764 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 78,764 miles
- Test number
- 794925580670
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Coolant leak Hose temp switch area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of previous seapage (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail78,764 miles (+3,423)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,764 miles
- Test number
- 693118499891
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Coolant leak Hose temp switch area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of previous seapage (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,341 miles (+2,796)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 75,341 miles
- Test number
- 594703917018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,545 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 72,545 miles
- Test number
- 835390686855
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear registration plate slightly deteriorated but unlikely to be mis-read
Fail72,540 miles (+3,938)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,540 miles
- Test number
- 390477691406
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front wheel slightly tight to rotate
- AdvisoryRear registration plate slightly deteriorated but unlikely to be mis-read
Pass68,602 miles (+2,908)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,602 miles
- Test number
- 663726529367
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,694 miles (+3,489)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 65,694 miles
- Test number
- 300987523799
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,205 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 62,205 miles
- Test number
- 969541284156
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass57,820 miles (+4,439)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 57,820 miles
- Test number
- 705151045169
- NoteNearside front brake is binding slightly
Pass53,381 miles (+4,193)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 53,381 miles
- Test number
- 399237544118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,188 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,188 miles
- Test number
- 685607823144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,822 miles (+5,706)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 44,822 miles
- Test number
- 269349422436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,116 miles (+5,120)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 39,116 miles
- Test number
- 458109021172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,996 miles (+6,026)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 33,996 miles
- Test number
- 321119330162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,970 miles (+6,782)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 27,970 miles
- Test number
- 104414259114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,188 miles (+6,750)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 21,188 miles
- Test number
- 910235358192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,438 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 14,438 miles
- Test number
- 830116117257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X8 UTL
- Does X8 UTL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 UTL is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X8 UTL?
- The MOT on X8 UTL is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X8 UTL done?
- X8 UTL was recorded at 88,405 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
- Has X8 UTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X8 UTL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on X8 UTL 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 UTL find?
- X8 UTL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure.
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