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Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 2,998 cc

J8 ALUMOT history

J8 ALU is a grey petrol BMW 2 Series first used on 28 Feb 2018. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 6 MOT tests, with 62,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

J8 ALU grey BMW 2 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,168 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
6
6 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 ALU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
2 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Feb 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 ALU was last recorded at 62,168 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 9,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,176 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,992 miles
Average per year
9,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,168 miles
  • 2025 – 52,176 miles
  • 2024 – 43,539 miles
  • 2023 – 36,464 miles
  • 2022 – 27,920 miles
  • 2021 – 15,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,168 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 17 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,168 miles (+9,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,168 miles
    Test number
    646437037350
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass52,176 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,176 miles
    Test number
    708617503399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,539 miles (+7,075)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    43,539 miles
    Test number
    256808976498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,464 miles (+8,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,464 miles
    Test number
    871013220833
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass27,920 miles (+11,928)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,920 miles
    Test number
    567617414551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    15,992 miles
    Test number
    679037114954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Questions about J8 ALU

Does J8 ALU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 ALU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 ALU?
The MOT on J8 ALU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 ALU done?
J8 ALU was recorded at 62,168 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,146 miles a year.
Has J8 ALU ever failed its MOT?
No. J8 ALU has passed all 6 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J8 ALU 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 ALU find?
J8 ALU passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear.

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