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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 2,993 cc

J8 BNRMOT history

J8 BNR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2017. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 102,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

J8 BNR grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
102,563 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
1 Sept 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BNR was last recorded at 102,563 miles on 28 May 2026, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,969 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
11,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,563 miles
  • 2025 – 90,740 miles
  • 2024 – 71,897 miles
  • 2023 – 57,513 miles
  • 2022 – 50,527 miles
  • 2021 – 45,996 miles
  • 2020 – 34,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,563 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Sept 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,563 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    102,563 miles
    Test number
    222954957757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail101,969 miles (+11,229)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,969 miles
    Test number
    225650161044
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass90,740 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    998590661335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,722 miles (+18,825)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,722 miles
    Test number
    633666699086
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,897 miles (+14,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    279668689030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass57,513 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    744831451465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,463 miles (+6,936)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,463 miles
    Test number
    865114261149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,527 miles (+4,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    50,527 miles
    Test number
    207934438103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass45,996 miles (+11,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,996 miles
    Test number
    841933925358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass34,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    887929379521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BNR

Does J8 BNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BNR is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BNR?
The MOT on J8 BNR is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 BNR done?
J8 BNR was recorded at 102,563 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 11,811 miles a year.
Has J8 BNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BNR has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 BNR 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 BNR find?
J8 BNR passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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