BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc
J8 BFSMOT history
J8 BFS is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 96,315 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,501 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BFS was last recorded at 96,315 miles on 16 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,315 miles · 14 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,501 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,315 miles
- 2025 – 86,054 miles
- 2024 – 81,807 miles
- 2023 – 80,153 miles
- 2022 – 77,308 miles
- 2021 – 71,728 miles
- 2020 – 67,302 miles
- 2019 – 59,647 miles
- 2018 – 51,998 miles
- 2017 – 44,032 miles
- 2016 – 32,203 miles
- 2015 – 20,738 miles
- 2014 – 19,794 miles
- 2013 – 18,230 miles
- 2012 – 15,579 miles
- 2011 – 12,566 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,315 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,315 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 96,315 miles
- Test number
- 116682296597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,315 miles (+10,261)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,315 miles
- Test number
- 543445453966
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,054 miles (+4,247)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 86,054 miles
- Test number
- 154273417938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,807 miles (+1,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 81,807 miles
- Test number
- 808009712823
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted limited visibility at time of test
Pass80,153 miles (+2,845)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 80,153 miles
- Test number
- 250427784991
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Pass77,308 miles (+5,580)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 77,308 miles
- Test number
- 910448530057
- AdvisoryUnder guards fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Pass71,728 miles (+4,426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 71,728 miles
- Test number
- 937755872661
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
Pass67,302 miles (+7,655)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 67,302 miles
- Test number
- 418989513327
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder covers and engine covers not allowing full inspection of all components
Pass59,647 miles (+7,649)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 59,647 miles
- Test number
- 881564108298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,998 miles (+7,966)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 51,998 miles
- Test number
- 345234596395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,032 miles (+11,829)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 44,032 miles
- Test number
- 996352307941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,203 miles (+11,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 32,203 miles
- Test number
- 556626700171
- AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken @ flexy
Pass20,738 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 20,738 miles
- Test number
- 898504255088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 19,794 miles
- Test number
- 645687654003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,794 miles (+1,564)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,794 miles
- Test number
- 975846754085
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass18,230 miles (+2,651)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 18,230 miles
- Test number
- 757272953070
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in treads
Pass15,579 miles (+3,013)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 15,579 miles
- Test number
- 365487742064
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass12,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 12,566 miles
- Test number
- 498264151057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 BFS
- Does J8 BFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BFS is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BFS?
- The MOT on J8 BFS is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 BFS done?
- J8 BFS was recorded at 96,315 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 5,501 miles a year.
- Has J8 BFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 BFS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 BFS 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 BFS find?
- J8 BFS passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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