BMW 3 SERIES YA08CXN has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 138,697 miles 2 weeks ago on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 08:55.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 29th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

YA08CXN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 2027138,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2026138,696 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH AUGUST 202527TH AUGUST 2026133,188 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s And O/s Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil N/s And O/s Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s And O/s Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. N/s And O/s Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JULY 202426TH JULY 2025133,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine And Side Sills Undertray Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Tested In Wet Conditions
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED27TH JULY 2024133,130 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine And Side Sills Undertray Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Tested In Wet Conditions
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  5. PRS - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20235TH SEPTEMBER 2024129,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Pads Just In Mot Pass Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2023129,799 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Pads Just In Mot Pass Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED30TH AUGUST 20224TH SEPTEMBER 2023121,986 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20214TH SEPTEMBER 2022117,087 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 20204TH SEPTEMBER 2021112,878 MI
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20194TH SEPTEMBER 2020106,794 MI
PASSED31ST AUGUST 20184TH SEPTEMBER 2019101,808 MI
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20174TH SEPTEMBER 201895,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 20164TH SEPTEMBER 201789,961 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Equipped With N43 Lean Burn Engine. Emissions Exempt.
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays. Blocking View Of Components.
FAILED9TH AUGUST 201689,698 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Equipped With N43 Lean Burn Engine. Emissions Exempt.
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays. Blocking View Of Components.
PASSED18TH AUGUST 20154TH SEPTEMBER 201681,336 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Bulb Warning Light On But No Fault On Lights
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Lipped
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Lipped
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Pads Low
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20144TH SEPTEMBER 201573,273 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20134TH SEPTEMBER 201466,051 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Offside Front Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED31ST AUGUST 201230TH AUGUST 201345,878 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  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. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201123RD AUGUST 201237,183 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA08CXN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

YA08CXN MOT Comments

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YA08CXN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 138,697 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,705 miles

YA08CXN FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration YA08CXN was manufactured on Tuesday 24th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 138,697 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,705 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA08CXN has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 36 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 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 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does YA08CXN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 YA08CXN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA08CXN Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 YA08CXN does have Tax. Read more

When does YA08CXN Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA08CXN will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 YA08CXN MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA08CXN will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 29th September 2027. Read more

When did YA08CXN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA08CXN was on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at 08:55. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA08CXN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for YA08CXN we can see 16 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 YA08CXN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for YA08CXN we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA08CXN?

YA08CXN is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has YA08CXN done?

The odometer reading for YA08CXN at the last MOT in September 2026 was 138,697 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 7,705 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA08CXN?

The vehicle YA08CXN was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th June 2008. Read more

What colour is YA08CXN?

The official colour of YA08CXN is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YA08CXN have?

YA08CXN has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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