BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
J8 AVLMOT history
J8 AVL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,963 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 134,963 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,814 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 AVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 AVL was last recorded at 134,963 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 134,589 miles · 22 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 374 miles
- Average per year
- 5,814 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,963 miles
- 2021 – 134,589 miles
- 2020 – 133,283 miles
- 2019 – 129,885 miles
- 2018 – 125,616 miles
- 2017 – 117,607 miles
- 2016 – 107,411 miles
- 2015 – 98,098 miles
- 2014 – 88,616 miles
- 2013 – 75,732 miles
- 2012 – 62,653 miles
- 2011 – 53,139 miles
- 2010 – 47,465 miles
- 2009 – 41,472 miles
- 2008 – 34,583 miles
- 2007 – 27,305 miles
- 2006 – 20,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,963 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,963 miles (+374)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 134,963 miles
- Test number
- 564397616311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,589 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 134,589 miles
- Test number
- 552513497245
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level very low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deterioated
Fail134,588 miles (+1,305)1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,588 miles
- Test number
- 444722475449
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level very low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamps deterioated
Pass133,283 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 133,283 miles
- Test number
- 860025283055
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail133,283 miles (+3,398)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,283 miles
- Test number
- 712165661038
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass129,885 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 129,885 miles
- Test number
- 318034800872
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,885 miles (+4,269)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,885 miles
- Test number
- 225942325192
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,616 miles (+8,009)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 125,616 miles
- Test number
- 997574480757
- AdvisoryAdvise park brake inspection
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryLower braking effort from offside park brake
- AdvisoryParkbrake not locking wheels during roller brake test
Pass117,607 miles (+10,196)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 117,607 miles
- Test number
- 392048185152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,411 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 107,411 miles
- Test number
- 133965497467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,407 miles (+9,309)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,407 miles
- Test number
- 661672057413
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass98,098 miles (+9,482)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 98,098 miles
- Test number
- 528744275169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,616 miles (+12,884)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 88,616 miles
- Test number
- 197353584139
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail75,732 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,732 miles
- Test number
- 869500673172
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,732 miles (+13,079)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,732 miles
- Test number
- 886040273174
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,653 miles (+9,514)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 62,653 miles
- Test number
- 349824082143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,139 miles (+5,674)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,139 miles
- Test number
- 918930161109
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/f tyre badly perished on outer side wall
- NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass47,465 miles (+5,993)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 47,465 miles
- Test number
- 970418360183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,472 miles (+6,889)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 41,472 miles
- Test number
- 800168169168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,583 miles (+7,278)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 34,583 miles
- Test number
- 834641978187
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteHand brake requiers adjustment
- NoteOffside wing mirror glass slightly damaged does not affect view to rear
Pass27,305 miles (+6,828)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 27,305 miles
- Test number
- 534376377160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,477 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 20,477 miles
- Test number
- 271025986178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 AVL
- Does J8 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AVL is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 AVL?
- The MOT on J8 AVL is valid until 12 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 AVL done?
- J8 AVL was recorded at 134,963 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,814 miles a year.
- Has J8 AVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 AVL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on J8 AVL 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 AVL find?
- J8 AVL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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