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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,494 cc

J8 BGAMOT history

J8 BGA is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

J8 BGA silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
146,362 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BGA was last recorded at 146,362 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 6,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,732 miles · 4 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
6,630 miles
Average per year
7,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,362 miles
  • 2020 – 139,732 miles
  • 2019 – 132,963 miles
  • 2018 – 126,943 miles
  • 2017 – 118,788 miles
  • 2016 – 112,807 miles
  • 2015 – 108,030 miles
  • 2014 – 102,007 miles
  • 2013 – 96,710 miles
  • 2012 – 91,334 miles
  • 2011 – 86,276 miles
  • 2010 – 78,585 miles
  • 2009 – 68,768 miles
  • 2008 – 58,701 miles
  • 2007 – 42,536 miles
  • 2006 – 22,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,362 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,362 miles (+6,630)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    146,362 miles
    Test number
    601258807638
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass139,732 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    520298261942
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,732 miles (+6,769)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,732 miles
    Test number
    777546816025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,963 miles
    Test number
    422074537420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,963 miles (+6,020)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,963 miles
    Test number
    294882523115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,943 miles (+8,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,943 miles
    Test number
    211044122223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted.

  7. Pass118,788 miles (+5,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,788 miles
    Test number
    261576913118
    • AdvisoryAll aftermarket suspension fitted.

  8. Pass112,807 miles (+4,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,807 miles
    Test number
    107394871066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    574218722802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,030 miles (+6,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,030 miles
    Test number
    453860523752
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass102,007 miles (+5,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    917324504388
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass96,710 miles (+5,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    589989393209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,334 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    506065902355
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrakes light on.
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

  14. Fail91,334 miles (+5,058)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    708865702324
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrakes light on.
    • NoteO/s/r coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

  15. Pass86,276 miles (+7,691)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    86,276 miles
    Test number
    485771401382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise: front bumper

  16. Pass78,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    422308290255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail78,585 miles (+9,817)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,585 miles
    Test number
    422508290220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass68,768 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,768 miles
    Test number
    323085689237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

  19. Fail68,768 miles (+10,067)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,768 miles
    Test number
    392325789431
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f steering knuckle joint has slight play

  20. Pass58,701 miles (+16,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,701 miles
    Test number
    474895008452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,536 miles
    Test number
    694629997214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,536 miles (+20,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,536 miles
    Test number
    524669697233
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass22,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,137 miles
    Test number
    170065036145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BGA

Does J8 BGA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 BGA expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 BGA?
The MOT on J8 BGA expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 BGA done?
J8 BGA was recorded at 146,362 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 7,247 miles a year.
Has J8 BGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BGA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 BGA 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 BGA find?
J8 BGA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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