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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

J8 AUYMOT history

J8 AUY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

J8 AUY silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,757 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AUY
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
6 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AUY was last recorded at 88,757 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,852 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,905 miles
Average per year
2,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,757 miles
  • 2025 – 79,852 miles
  • 2024 – 78,817 miles
  • 2023 – 77,483 miles
  • 2022 – 75,929 miles
  • 2021 – 73,764 miles
  • 2020 – 71,254 miles
  • 2019 – 68,038 miles
  • 2018 – 61,967 miles
  • 2017 – 60,426 miles
  • 2016 – 58,762 miles
  • 2015 – 55,316 miles
  • 2014 – 47,122 miles
  • 2013 – 45,803 miles
  • 2012 – 44,528 miles
  • 2011 – 43,779 miles
  • 2010 – 42,903 miles
  • 2009 – 41,485 miles
  • 2008 – 33,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,757 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,757 miles (+8,905)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    432835871917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,852 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,852 miles
    Test number
    449352901568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,817 miles (+1,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,817 miles
    Test number
    964746503224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass77,483 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,483 miles
    Test number
    469921227899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass75,929 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,929 miles
    Test number
    273769582478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,764 miles (+2,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,764 miles
    Test number
    912628696870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass71,254 miles (+3,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,254 miles
    Test number
    320183355077
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass68,038 miles (+6,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,038 miles
    Test number
    366961107429
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClean emissions no print out
  9. Pass61,967 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    738673980838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,944 miles (+1,518)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    596245438558
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  11. Pass60,426 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,426 miles
    Test number
    465647926470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,401 miles (+1,639)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,401 miles
    Test number
    432061490638
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MOTOR AND WATER LEVEL ARE BOTH O.K. (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass58,762 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    392572885311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,316 miles (+8,194)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    286228435169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,122 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,122 miles
    Test number
    619397044102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,803 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    376439143116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,528 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,528 miles
    Test number
    449312942109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,779 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    229282851166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,903 miles (+1,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,903 miles
    Test number
    411439530170
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3.0mm (size 205/55vr16 mich primacy HP RUNFLAT).
  20. Pass41,485 miles (+7,623)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    283987249424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,862 miles
    Test number
    432309648124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 AUY

Does J8 AUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AUY is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AUY?
The MOT on J8 AUY is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AUY done?
J8 AUY was recorded at 88,757 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,993 miles a year.
Has J8 AUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AUY has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on J8 AUY 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 AUY find?
J8 AUY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush, and 2 more.

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