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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

C8 JPPMOT history

C8 JPP is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

C8 JPP silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,361 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 JPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 JPP was last recorded at 143,361 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,275 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,086 miles
Average per year
6,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,361 miles
  • 2025 – 141,275 miles
  • 2024 – 137,995 miles
  • 2023 – 135,936 miles
  • 2022 – 133,624 miles
  • 2021 – 130,082 miles
  • 2020 – 127,650 miles
  • 2019 – 121,910 miles
  • 2018 – 116,327 miles
  • 2017 – 112,416 miles
  • 2016 – 97,142 miles
  • 2015 – 80,809 miles
  • 2014 – 63,947 miles
  • 2013 – 61,130 miles
  • 2012 – 56,027 miles
  • 2011 – 48,865 miles
  • 2010 – 41,676 miles
  • 2009 – 33,858 miles
  • 2008 – 28,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,361 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,361 miles
    Test number
    234541522743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail143,361 miles (+2,086)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,361 miles
    Test number
    428720845800
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,275 miles
    Test number
    667864464779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper clip missing

  4. Fail141,275 miles (+3,280)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,275 miles
    Test number
    434469667405
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper clip missing

  5. Pass137,995 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,995 miles
    Test number
    305710899392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,936 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,936 miles
    Test number
    782572493694
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail135,923 miles (+2,299)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    846625252057
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,624 miles (+3,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,624 miles
    Test number
    198141262204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,082 miles
    Test number
    259826151087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,082 miles (+2,432)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,082 miles
    Test number
    356777605961
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass127,650 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,650 miles
    Test number
    762937895631
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail127,642 miles (+5,732)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,642 miles
    Test number
    159514481877
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,910 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,910 miles
    Test number
    357760941738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail121,698 miles (+5,371)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,698 miles
    Test number
    353947497078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass116,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    320069876108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail116,327 miles (+3,911)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,327 miles
    Test number
    983577638530
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass112,416 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    887197617622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail112,414 miles (+15,272)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,414 miles
    Test number
    857187210638
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass97,142 miles (+16,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,142 miles
    Test number
    727154736459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail80,809 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    296620655049
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass80,809 miles (+16,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,809 miles
    Test number
    359760955092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass63,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    175196064403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail63,947 miles (+2,817)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,947 miles
    Test number
    146365164422
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,130 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,130 miles
    Test number
    515310103214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass56,027 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,027 miles
    Test number
    868539782181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,865 miles (+7,189)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    279667291155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,676 miles (+7,818)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,676 miles
    Test number
    250128190473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,858 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    284315489196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,068 miles
    Test number
    822845518236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 JPP

Does C8 JPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 JPP is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 JPP?
The MOT on C8 JPP is valid until 14 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 JPP done?
C8 JPP was recorded at 143,361 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,558 miles a year.
Has C8 JPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 JPP has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 JPP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 JPP find?
C8 JPP passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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