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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

C8 JGBMOT history

C8 JGB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

C8 JGB blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,212 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 JGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 JGB was last recorded at 115,212 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 1,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2019: 103,378 miles, lower than 104,498 miles on 13 Sept 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,233 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,979 miles
Average per year
3,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,212 miles
  • 2025 – 113,233 miles
  • 2024 – 113,170 miles
  • 2023 – 112,063 miles
  • 2022 – 108,058 miles
  • 2019 – 103,378 miles
  • 2018 – 104,498 miles
  • 2017 – 102,836 miles
  • 2016 – 101,335 miles
  • 2015 – 99,829 miles
  • 2014 – 96,988 miles
  • 2013 – 92,798 miles
  • 2012 – 82,937 miles
  • 2011 – 68,303 miles
  • 2010 – 53,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,212 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,212 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,212 miles
    Test number
    380543299054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,233 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,233 miles
    Test number
    248947277701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,170 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    113,170 miles
    Test number
    440972282165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,063 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    168092677213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,056 miles (+3,998)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,056 miles
    Test number
    834714682094
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass108,058 miles (+4,680)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    108,058 miles
    Test number
    550408203861
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass103,378 miles (-1,120)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,378 miles
    Test number
    305229914067
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass104,498 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,498 miles
    Test number
    677333782196
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail104,495 miles (+1,659)3 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,495 miles
    Test number
    601696400084
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass102,836 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,836 miles
    Test number
    807137029584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,335 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,335 miles
    Test number
    648070742521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,829 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,829 miles
    Test number
    715945711596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    338154634258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,988 miles (+4,190)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,988 miles
    Test number
    378993134207
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass92,798 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,798 miles
    Test number
    899428123233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,937 miles (+14,634)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    459569972204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,303 miles
    Test number
    348308471411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,303 miles (+14,621)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,303 miles
    Test number
    686087171277
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass53,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    581172970211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 JGB

Does C8 JGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 JGB is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 JGB?
The MOT on C8 JGB is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 JGB done?
C8 JGB was recorded at 115,212 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,975 miles a year.
Has C8 JGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 JGB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 JGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 JGB find?
C8 JGB passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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