BMW 3 SERIES R8CEV has 16 MOTs

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This 2004 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,010 miles 2 weeks ago on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 14:25.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

R8CEV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND JUNE 202786,010 MI
PASSED8TH MAY 20257TH MAY 202685,742 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202320TH OCTOBER 202482,177 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Underbody Corrosion
PASSED15TH JUNE 202114TH JUNE 202280,241 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Vehicle And Components Has Slight Corrosion
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED15TH JUNE 202180,241 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Under Vehicle And Components Has Slight Corrosion
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED11TH JULY 201710TH JULY 201871,254 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201421ST JANUARY 201567,876 MI
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201318TH JANUARY 201457,800 MI
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201218TH JANUARY 201355,457 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201118TH JANUARY 201253,259 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201153,259 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201018TH JANUARY 201151,273 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201017TH JANUARY 201151,273 MI
PASSED8TH JANUARY 200910TH JANUARY 201050,117 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 200810TH JANUARY 200945,745 MI
PASSED12TH MARCH 200715TH MARCH 200838,520 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R8CEV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 88% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

R8CEV MOT Comments

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R8CEV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,010 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,910 miles

R8CEV FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration R8CEV was manufactured on Monday 15th March 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 86,010 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,910 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 16 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R8CEV has a 88% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 24 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 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 Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does R8CEV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 18th June 2026 R8CEV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R8CEV Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 18th June 2026 R8CEV does have Tax. Read more

When does R8CEV Tax expire?

The current Tax for R8CEV will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 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 R8CEV MOT expire?

The current MOT for R8CEV will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 2nd June 2027. Read more

When did R8CEV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R8CEV was on Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 14:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R8CEV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for R8CEV we can see 14 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 R8CEV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 16 MOTs on record for R8CEV we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 88% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R8CEV?

R8CEV is registered as a 2004 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has R8CEV done?

The odometer reading for R8CEV at the last MOT in June 2026 was 86,010 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 3,910 miles per year. Read more

How old is R8CEV?

The vehicle R8CEV was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 15th March 2004. Read more

What colour is R8CEV?

The official colour of R8CEV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does R8CEV have?

R8CEV has a 2.2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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