BMW 3 SERIES A8HTB has 29 MOTs

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This 1999 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 73,939 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 12:45.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

A8HTB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202773,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 202673,939 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Where It Joins Brake Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Where It Joins Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202527TH FEBRUARY 202671,993 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202427TH FEBRUARY 202570,307 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Washers And Wipers Poor
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sills / Arches Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 202470,307 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Washers And Wipers Poor
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sills / Arches Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 202327TH FEBRUARY 202469,058 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Wiper Poor
  2. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Both Sills/wheel Arches Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Both Tyres Wearing Inner Edges
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202227TH FEBRUARY 202368,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Washer Bottle Leaking
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 202127TH FEBRUARY 202267,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 202027TH FEBRUARY 202166,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Washer Aims Slightly Poor
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Slight Delamination (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201926TH FEBRUARY 202065,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Pads Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Screen Chipped
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201826TH FEBRUARY 201964,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Slight
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Lipped
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201864,049 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Slight
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Discs Lipped
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  11. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201726TH FEBRUARY 201861,314 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 201761,250 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201626TH FEBRUARY 201757,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wiper Blade Juddering
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201657,674 MI
 
  1. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wiper Blade Juddering
PASSED20TH FEBRUARY 201526TH FEBRUARY 201655,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201426TH FEBRUARY 201552,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201452,505 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 201350,332 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  7. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light Illuminated
  8. USER ENTERED - Bonnet And Fuel Cap Hard To Open
  9. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs And Pads Slightly Worn
  10. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Edges
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201326TH FEBRUARY 201450,332 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light Illuminated
  6. USER ENTERED - Bonnet And Fuel Cap Hard To Open
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs And Pads Slightly Worn
  8. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Edges
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201226TH FEBRUARY 201348,714 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  6. USER ENTERED - Srs Light Illuminated
  7. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Starting To Wear Inner Edge
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201126TH FEBRUARY 201245,373 MI
FAILED23RD FEBRUARY 201043,276 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Wipers Poor
  5. USER ENTERED - Very Slight Play In Both Front Lower Swivels
  6. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Edges
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201026TH FEBRUARY 201143,276 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Wipers Poor
  3. USER ENTERED - Very Slight Play In Both Front Lower Swivels
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Tyre Wearing Edges
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 200926TH FEBRUARY 201040,757 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light On
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 200826TH FEBRUARY 200938,352 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Airbag Light On
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Tyre On 3m
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 200726TH FEBRUARY 2008
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 200621ST FEBRUARY 200732,768 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A8HTB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

A8HTB MOT Comments

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A8HTB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 73,939 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,738 miles

A8HTB FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration A8HTB was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 73,939 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 2,738 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A8HTB has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 79 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 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 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does A8HTB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 A8HTB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A8HTB Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 2nd May 2026 A8HTB does have Tax. Read more

When does A8HTB Tax expire?

The current Tax for A8HTB will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 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 A8HTB MOT expire?

The current MOT for A8HTB will expire in 10 months on Saturday 27th February 2027. Read more

When did A8HTB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A8HTB was on Tuesday 17th February 2026 at 12:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A8HTB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A8HTB we can see 21 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 A8HTB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for A8HTB we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A8HTB?

A8HTB is registered as a 1999 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has A8HTB done?

The odometer reading for A8HTB at the last MOT in February 2026 was 73,939 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 2,738 miles per year. Read more

How old is A8HTB?

The vehicle A8HTB was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 23rd March 1999. Read more

What colour is A8HTB?

The official colour of A8HTB is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A8HTB have?

A8HTB has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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