BMW 3 SERIES C8CBE has 14 MOTs

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This 2012 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 137,776 miles 8 months ago on Monday 12th January 2026 at 11:32.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 11th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

C8CBE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH JANUARY 2027137,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20247TH DECEMBER 2025135,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 20237TH DECEMBER 2024133,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn 3mm And Has Run Flat Damage To Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2023133,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn 3mm And Has Run Flat Damage To Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20227TH DECEMBER 2023127,764 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20217TH DECEMBER 2022123,424 MI
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20207TH DECEMBER 2021118,609 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 20192ND NOVEMBER 2020110,328 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 201826TH MARCH 2019104,924 MI
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201719TH SEPTEMBER 201893,366 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On The Outside Edge
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201619TH SEPTEMBER 201782,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201682,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201514TH SEPTEMBER 201675,458 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - No Metered Smoke Detected
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201575,458 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  5. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - No Metered Smoke Detected
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C8CBE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

C8CBE MOT Comments

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C8CBE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 137,776 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,841 miles

C8CBE FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration C8CBE was manufactured on Thursday 29th November 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 137,776 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,841 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C8CBE has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 25 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 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 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does C8CBE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 5th September 2026 C8CBE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C8CBE Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 5th September 2026 C8CBE does have Tax. Read more

When does C8CBE Tax expire?

The current Tax for C8CBE will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 C8CBE MOT expire?

The current MOT for C8CBE will expire in 4 months on Monday 11th January 2027. Read more

When did C8CBE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C8CBE was on Monday 12th January 2026 at 11:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C8CBE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for C8CBE we can see 11 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 C8CBE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for C8CBE we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C8CBE?

C8CBE is registered as a 2012 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has C8CBE done?

The odometer reading for C8CBE at the last MOT in January 2026 was 137,776 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 9,841 miles per year. Read more

How old is C8CBE?

The vehicle C8CBE was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 29th November 2012. Read more

What colour is C8CBE?

The official colour of C8CBE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does C8CBE have?

C8CBE has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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