The road tax status for A8 SPO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for A8 SPO?

The MOT for A8 SPO is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of A8 SPO?

The recorded mileage for A8 SPO is 174,892 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A8 SPO ULEZ compliant?

No, A8 SPO does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does A8 SPO have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, A8 SPO is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Outstanding Recall

1992 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · A8 SPO

A8 SPO

1992 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 07/07/1992. Recorded mileage 174,892 miles. MOT valid until 12/09/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1992 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 12/09/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 174,892 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

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Valid until 12/09/2027

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Mileage: 174,892 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1992
Engine: 2494cc

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A8 SPO Key Findings

26 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
174,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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A8 SPO Mileage History

15/03/200697,151 mi
24/02/2007105,224 mi+8,073 mi
29/02/2008116,589 mi+11,365 mi
10/03/2009130,120 mi+13,531 mi
10/03/2010137,749 mi+7,629 mi
15/03/2011141,577 mi+3,828 mi
27/04/2013141,866 mi+289 mi
02/05/2013141,867 mi+1 mi
30/06/2014143,596 mi+1,729 mi
04/06/2015135,512 mi-8,084 mi
04/06/2015135,514 mi+2 mi
30/06/2016145,006 mi+9,492 mi
30/06/2016145,006 mi
21/06/2017122,121 mi-22,885 mi
18/06/2018130,903 mi+8,782 mi
25/06/2019140,103 mi+9,200 mi
15/06/2020149,943 mi+9,840 mi
15/06/2020149,943 mi
02/06/2021158,453 mi+8,510 mi
03/06/2021158,453 mi
16/06/2022165,103 mi+6,650 mi
09/06/2023171,984 mi+6,881 mi
24/07/2024173,776 mi+1,792 mi
26/07/2024173,786 mi+10 mi
09/09/2025174,367 mi+581 mi
14/09/2026174,892 mi+525 mi

Average of roughly 3,792 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

A8 SPO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 23:40

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 3 Series (A8 SPO) between March 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 47 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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