BMW 3 SERIES N8MFO has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 126,343 miles 5 months ago on Monday 15th June 2026 at 15:23.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 14th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

N8MFO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH JUNE 2027126,343 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND JUNE 2026126,339 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Bracket At Front Pipe Not Connected (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
PASSED3RD JUNE 20252ND JUNE 2026121,844 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Steering Rack Damp And Covered In Oil Possible Engine Oil Leaking Onto Rack.
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Warning Light Flashing On Dashboard Esp At Idle Speed At Time Of Test.
FAILED21ST MAY 2025121,821 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb Not Fitted Correctly In Headlamp Assembly. (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear Brake Pipe At Flexi Pipe Connection. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Frontb To Rear Brake Pipe At Flexi Pipe Connection. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rubber Boot Damaged. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Insecure Inner Wishbone Arm Fixing Insecure/worn/slack. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Steering Rack Damp And Covered In Oil Possible Engine Oil Leaking Onto Rack.
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Warning Light Flashing On Dashboard Esp At Idle Speed At Time Of Test.
PASSED9TH MAY 202430TH MAY 2025117,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak At Lower Engine Area
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Both Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Pitted
PASSED17TH MAY 202330TH MAY 2024111,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED27TH MAY 202230TH MAY 2023106,309 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED29TH MAY 202130TH MAY 202299,696 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
FAILED29TH MAY 202199,696 MI
 
  1. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Blue Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED23RD MAY 202030TH MAY 202195,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH MAY 201930TH MAY 202092,082 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED20TH MAY 201992,082 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH MAY 201830TH MAY 201985,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED31ST MAY 201730TH MAY 201878,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED27TH MAY 201778,444 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bolt(s) Missing (4.2.a.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED26TH MAY 201629TH MAY 201772,757 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND MAY 201529TH MAY 201665,768 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Tyre Pressure Monitoring Light Stays On
PASSED30TH MAY 201429TH MAY 201557,986 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 201320TH NOVEMBER 201456,391 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Drivers Door Catch Stiff To Open
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Exhaust Braket Badly Corroded
  4. USER ENTERED - Tow Bar Fitted, But No Tow Ball
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Appears To Be Binding Slightly
FAILED14TH NOVEMBER 201356,391 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Drivers Door Catch Stiff To Open
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Exhaust Braket Badly Corroded
  5. USER ENTERED - Tow Bar Fitted, But No Tow Ball
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Split On Inner Wall
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Brake Appears To Be Binding Slightly
  8. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Perished Within Tread
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201220TH NOVEMBER 201351,268 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Cut On Side Wall
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 201251,268 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Rear Tyre
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Cut On Side Wall
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Edges
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201120TH NOVEMBER 201245,280 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn And Corroded
PASSED24TH JULY 201023RD JULY 201138,953 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Vehicle To Early To Reseve Extra Time On Certificate
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To Rear Centre Seat Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Some Movement Within Brake Pedal Bushes
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20091ST SEPTEMBER 201032,752 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pad Thickness Getting Low.
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pad Thickness Getting Low.
FAILED4TH AUGUST 200825,345 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20081ST SEPTEMBER 200925,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N8MFO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

N8MFO MOT Comments

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N8MFO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 126,343 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,016 miles

N8MFO FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration N8MFO was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 126,343 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,016 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N8MFO has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 35 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 12 Major, 2 Dangerous and 5 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 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does N8MFO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 N8MFO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N8MFO Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 30th October 2026 N8MFO does have Tax. Read more

When does N8MFO Tax expire?

The current Tax for N8MFO will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 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 N8MFO MOT expire?

The current MOT for N8MFO will expire in 8 months on Monday 14th June 2027. Read more

When did N8MFO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N8MFO was on Monday 15th June 2026 at 15:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N8MFO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for N8MFO we can see 19 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 N8MFO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for N8MFO we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N8MFO?

N8MFO is registered as a 2005 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has N8MFO done?

The odometer reading for N8MFO at the last MOT in June 2026 was 126,343 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 6,016 miles per year. Read more

How old is N8MFO?

The vehicle N8MFO was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2005. Read more

What colour is N8MFO?

The official colour of N8MFO is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does N8MFO have?

N8MFO has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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