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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

J66 MSUMOT history

J66 MSU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 145,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

J66 MSU white 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,452 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 MSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 MSU was last recorded at 145,452 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,898 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,554 miles
Average per year
8,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,452 miles
  • 2024 – 136,898 miles
  • 2023 – 131,781 miles
  • 2022 – 126,327 miles
  • 2021 – 120,951 miles
  • 2020 – 116,117 miles
  • 2019 – 103,040 miles
  • 2018 – 92,761 miles
  • 2017 – 86,886 miles
  • 2016 – 80,324 miles
  • 2015 – 71,352 miles
  • 2014 – 67,899 miles
  • 2013 – 56,061 miles
  • 2012 – 41,982 miles
  • 2011 – 27,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,452 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,452 miles (+8,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,452 miles
    Test number
    756719300527
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass136,898 miles (+5,117)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,898 miles
    Test number
    460521873280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,781 miles (+5,454)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    131,781 miles
    Test number
    403956772069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,327 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    401850915209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass120,951 miles (+4,834)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    856721143232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,117 miles
    Test number
    619789645672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,117 miles (+13,077)1 dangerous3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,117 miles
    Test number
    945902089374
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured cracked on previous weld (5.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working halo rings inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working barley visible (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working halo rings (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass103,040 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,040 miles
    Test number
    398129138967
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail103,031 miles (+10,270)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    858763978403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass92,761 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,761 miles
    Test number
    204756803823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    786362626121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,886 miles (+6,562)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    844546175879
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired loom (3.4.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted incorrectly fitted distorting bodywork (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass80,324 miles (+8,972)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,324 miles
    Test number
    816191350262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorated on treaded area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass71,352 miles (+3,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,352 miles
    Test number
    236412645153
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass67,899 miles (+11,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,899 miles
    Test number
    489006454444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,061 miles (+14,079)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,061 miles
    Test number
    219838233364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,982 miles (+14,320)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,982 miles
    Test number
    156445642313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,662 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    27,662 miles
    Test number
    425552961414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,306 miles
    Test number
    599491161113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 MSU

Does J66 MSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 MSU is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J66 MSU?
The MOT on J66 MSU is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 MSU done?
J66 MSU was recorded at 145,452 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 8,432 miles a year.
Has J66 MSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 MSU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on J66 MSU 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 J66 MSU find?
J66 MSU passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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