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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y8 BCXMOT history

Y8 BCX is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

Y8 BCX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,612 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BCX was last recorded at 93,612 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 4,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,376 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,236 miles
Average per year
5,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,612 miles
  • 2024 – 89,376 miles
  • 2023 – 86,537 miles
  • 2022 – 81,350 miles
  • 2021 – 76,621 miles
  • 2020 – 71,085 miles
  • 2019 – 67,807 miles
  • 2018 – 65,738 miles
  • 2017 – 63,371 miles
  • 2016 – 57,747 miles
  • 2015 – 52,246 miles
  • 2014 – 42,476 miles
  • 2013 – 31,075 miles
  • 2012 – 24,120 miles
  • 2011 – 18,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,612 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper anti rattle clip incorrectly fitted
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle clip missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,612 miles (+4,236)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,612 miles
    Test number
    879548903331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper anti rattle clip incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,376 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    843868840186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass86,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    891535471476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail86,537 miles (+5,187)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,537 miles
    Test number
    489759537656
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,350 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,350 miles
    Test number
    190507639246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,343 miles (+4,722)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    806368576872
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass76,621 miles (+5,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,621 miles
    Test number
    510808248783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,085 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    483098382810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,807 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    783889245042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,738 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    667560005436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,371 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    391236380780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,747 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,747 miles
    Test number
    158546484045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass52,246 miles (+9,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    176899965125
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass42,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    219576624495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,476 miles (+11,401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    947836824148
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass31,075 miles (+6,955)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,075 miles
    Test number
    319187483064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,120 miles
    Test number
    715355412137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,101 miles (+5,953)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,101 miles
    Test number
    287275412480
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  19. Pass18,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,148 miles
    Test number
    378700011139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BCX

Does Y8 BCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 BCX expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BCX?
The MOT on Y8 BCX expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 BCX done?
Y8 BCX was recorded at 93,612 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 5,214 miles a year.
Has Y8 BCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BCX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y8 BCX 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 Y8 BCX find?
Y8 BCX passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, and 5 more.

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