BMW 3 SERIES A8DCR has 15 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,659 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 17:19.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 25th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

A8DCR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH JANUARY 2027140,659 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2026140,659 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Both Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202525TH JANUARY 2026135,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Front Clamp Cracked. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2025135,674 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Silencer Slightly Loose Front Clamp Cracked. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202425TH JANUARY 2025128,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - All Of Rear Underside And Wheel Arches Are Muddy - Recommend To Clean Before Next Test
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Nearside And Offside Most Upper Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202325TH JANUARY 2024124,378 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin On Insides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Thin On Outer Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Thin On Both Edges
PASSED5TH JANUARY 202225TH JANUARY 2023119,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Thin On Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Badly On Inner Edge
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202125TH JANUARY 2022116,375 MI
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202025TH JANUARY 2021112,149 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Is Missing
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201925TH JANUARY 2020103,464 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt Both Rear Seats At Nearside And Offside
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Child Safety Seats Are Not As Secure As They Should Be And Correct Adjustment/tightening Is Recommended Before Placing In A Child In Both Restraints
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Is Missing
PASSED3RD JANUARY 201825TH JANUARY 201995,112 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Not Fully Checked Due To A Child Seat Being Fitted, Also Child Seat Is Not Secure As It Should Be Advise On Adjusting Before Securing Child
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Are Getting Close To The Wear Indicators
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH JANUARY 201725TH JANUARY 201888,501 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Noy Fully Checked Due To A Child Safety Seat Being Fitted At Time Of Inspection
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201625TH JANUARY 201780,989 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201525TH JANUARY 201670,406 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Could Not Check Sills , Covers Fitted
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201425TH JANUARY 201559,237 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8DCR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 87% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

A8DCR MOT Comments

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A8DCR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,659 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,377 miles

A8DCR FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration A8DCR was manufactured on Tuesday 25th January 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 140,659 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,377 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8DCR has a 87% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 27 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does A8DCR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 A8DCR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8DCR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 A8DCR does have Tax. Read more

When does A8DCR Tax expire?

The current Tax for A8DCR will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A8DCR MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8DCR will expire in 8 months on Monday 25th January 2027. Read more

When did A8DCR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8DCR was on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 17:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8DCR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for A8DCR we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A8DCR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for A8DCR we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 87% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A8DCR?

A8DCR is registered as a 2011 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has A8DCR done?

The odometer reading for A8DCR at the last MOT in January 2026 was 140,659 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,377 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8DCR?

The vehicle A8DCR was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 25th January 2011. Read more

What colour is A8DCR?

The official colour of A8DCR is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does A8DCR have?

A8DCR has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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