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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

J8 AGDMOT history

J8 AGD is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

J8 AGD blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,595 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AGD was last recorded at 99,595 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,995 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,600 miles
Average per year
4,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,595 miles
  • 2025 – 97,995 miles
  • 2024 – 95,814 miles
  • 2023 – 93,091 miles
  • 2022 – 90,145 miles
  • 2021 – 86,652 miles
  • 2020 – 84,119 miles
  • 2019 – 80,171 miles
  • 2018 – 74,244 miles
  • 2017 – 68,787 miles
  • 2016 – 62,729 miles
  • 2015 – 57,261 miles
  • 2014 – 51,702 miles
  • 2013 – 45,136 miles
  • 2012 – 43,606 miles
  • 2011 – 33,612 miles
  • 2010 – 21,059 miles
  • 2009 – 19,099 miles
  • 2008 – 11,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,595 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds adrift (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEar floors corroding

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,595 miles (+1,600)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,595 miles
    Test number
    130690496372
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEar floors corroding

  2. Pass97,995 miles (+2,181)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,995 miles
    Test number
    247879062142
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite bad (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shroud (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    477976593050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail95,814 miles (+2,723)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,814 miles
    Test number
    279603862821
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,091 miles (+2,946)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    93,091 miles
    Test number
    316842855042
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r shock shrouds adrift (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront-o/s/r brake pipe/union area sweaty
    • AdvisoryParking brake on min 16% effort
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel quite long

  6. Pass90,145 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,145 miles
    Test number
    586661589406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,652 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    100570610031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,119 miles (+3,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,119 miles
    Test number
    971356204012
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high

  9. Pass80,171 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,171 miles
    Test number
    193630977650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,113 miles (+5,869)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,113 miles
    Test number
    315134977978
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  11. Pass74,244 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,244 miles
    Test number
    542858744201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,787 miles (+6,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,787 miles
    Test number
    148015237782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass62,729 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    139890199539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,261 miles (+5,559)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,261 miles
    Test number
    396390615455
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass51,702 miles (+6,566)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    596039514299
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass45,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    455644413291
    • NoteBad oil leak

  17. Fail45,136 miles (+1,530)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    159394713273
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBad oil leak

  18. Pass43,606 miles (+9,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,606 miles
    Test number
    687114112274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,612 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    33,612 miles
    Test number
    898429921208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail33,606 miles (+12,547)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    697878121254
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass21,059 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,059 miles
    Test number
    793552720213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail21,057 miles (+1,958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,057 miles
    Test number
    971671220290
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass19,099 miles (+7,186)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,099 miles
    Test number
    443166909491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,913 miles
    Test number
    502151618317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 AGD

Does J8 AGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AGD is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AGD?
The MOT on J8 AGD is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AGD done?
J8 AGD was recorded at 99,595 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
Has J8 AGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AGD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 AGD 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 J8 AGD find?
J8 AGD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all, and 4 more.

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