BMW 3 SERIES H8BLW has 24 MOTs

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This 1990 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 144,141 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 08:50.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

H8BLW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 2027144,141 MI
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2026144,096 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202411TH OCTOBER 2025143,767 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202311TH OCTOBER 2024143,598 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 20229TH OCTOBER 2023143,406 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 20219TH OCTOBER 2022142,959 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20209TH OCTOBER 2021142,576 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 20199TH OCTOBER 2020141,868 MI
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 20189TH OCTOBER 2019141,192 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2018141,191 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Both Sides (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 20179TH OCTOBER 2018140,446 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 2017140,445 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20169TH OCTOBER 2017139,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 2016139,651 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (1.4.b.1d)
  6. FAIL - Indicator Switch Faulty (1.4.a.1)
  7. FAIL - Direction Indicators Flashing Less Than 60 Times A Minute (1.4.a.2g)
  8. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working All (1.2.1b)
  9. FAIL - All Position Lamps Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.1.a.3f)
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test
  11. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Tell Tale Not Working (1.3.1b)
  12. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  14. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201522ND SEPTEMBER 2016138,767 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201416TH SEPTEMBER 2015137,898 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20134TH SEPTEMBER 2014136,662 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20124TH SEPTEMBER 2013136,136 MI
PASSED19TH JULY 201118TH JULY 2012134,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201023RD FEBRUARY 2011130,504 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 200913TH FEBRUARY 2010124,017 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)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 200813TH FEBRUARY 2009115,893 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 - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 200713TH FEBRUARY 2008110,362 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)
PASSED26TH JULY 200628TH JULY 2007109,770 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

H8BLW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

H8BLW MOT Comments

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H8BLW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 144,141 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,004 miles

H8BLW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration H8BLW was manufactured on Monday 31st December 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 144,141 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,004 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means H8BLW has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 24 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 13 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 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does H8BLW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 H8BLW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is H8BLW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 18th April 2026 H8BLW does have Tax. Read more

When does H8BLW Tax expire?

The current Tax for H8BLW will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 H8BLW MOT expire?

The current MOT for H8BLW will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 2nd February 2027. Read more

When did H8BLW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for H8BLW was on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at 08:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has H8BLW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for H8BLW we can see 20 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 H8BLW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for H8BLW we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is H8BLW?

H8BLW is registered as a 1990 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has H8BLW done?

The odometer reading for H8BLW at the last MOT in February 2026 was 144,141 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 4,004 miles per year. Read more

How old is H8BLW?

The vehicle H8BLW was manufactured in 1990 so it is currently 35 years old. It was first registered on Friday 3rd August 1990. Read more

What colour is H8BLW?

The official colour of H8BLW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does H8BLW have?

H8BLW has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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