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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

J4 EYTMOT history

J4 EYT is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

J4 EYT black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
158,354 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J4 EYT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J4 EYT was last recorded at 158,354 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 17,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,671 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17,683 miles
Average per year
10,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,354 miles
  • 2024 – 140,671 miles
  • 2023 – 126,445 miles
  • 2022 – 105,875 miles
  • 2021 – 92,931 miles
  • 2020 – 89,327 miles
  • 2019 – 84,144 miles
  • 2018 – 74,823 miles
  • 2017 – 71,110 miles
  • 2016 – 61,541 miles
  • 2015 – 52,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,354 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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,354 miles (+17,683)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    158,354 miles
    Test number
    120893362512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,671 miles (+14,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,671 miles
    Test number
    724072364795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,445 miles (+20,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,445 miles
    Test number
    397044780956
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass105,875 miles (+12,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    335728933670
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass92,931 miles (+3,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,931 miles
    Test number
    923374888686
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass89,327 miles (+5,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,327 miles
    Test number
    948616810942
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  7. Pass84,144 miles (+9,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    954985898478
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  8. Pass74,823 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    548766549529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,110 miles (+9,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,110 miles
    Test number
    638269740063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    511572905096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,541 miles (+346)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    946728404314
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisorySidelights and headlight only extinguish with ignition off and not on switch
  12. Pass61,195 miles (+9,064)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    338733119811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    438281310015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J4 EYT

Does J4 EYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J4 EYT is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J4 EYT?
The MOT on J4 EYT is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J4 EYT done?
J4 EYT was recorded at 158,354 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 10,427 miles a year.
Has J4 EYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J4 EYT has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on J4 EYT 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 J4 EYT find?
J4 EYT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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