BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,995 cc
J8 BUHMOT history
J8 BUH is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 319,045 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 319,045 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 15,561 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BUH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BUH was last recorded at 319,045 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 318,933 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 112 miles
- Average per year
- 15,561 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 319,045 miles
- 2025 – 318,933 miles
- 2024 – 312,671 miles
- 2022 – 299,059 miles
- 2021 – 273,755 miles
- 2019 – 133,710 miles
- 2018 – 121,014 miles
- 2017 – 110,852 miles
- 2016 – 99,190 miles
- 2015 – 88,238 miles
- 2014 – 76,948 miles
- 2013 – 64,793 miles
- 2012 – 53,794 miles
- 2011 – 49,146 miles
- 2010 – 44,698 miles
- 2009 – 39,589 miles
- 2008 – 32,981 miles
- 2007 – 31,985 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass319,045 miles
- AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner edgesRecorded at 2 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.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass319,045 miles (+112)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 319,045 miles
- Test number
- 412845876074
- AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner edges
Pass318,933 miles (+6,262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 318,933 miles
- Test number
- 981386078387
- AdvisoryAll four tyres worn on inner edges
Pass312,671 miles (+13,612)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 312,671 miles
- Test number
- 974401547911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass299,059 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 299,059 miles
- Test number
- 745016171105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail299,059 miles (+25,304)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,059 miles
- Test number
- 188034938543
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass273,755 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 273,755 miles
- Test number
- 372351240043
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear & seat belts
Fail273,755 miles (+140,045)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,755 miles
- Test number
- 120944283560
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear & seat belts
Pass133,710 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,710 miles
- Test number
- 380940903770
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail133,710 miles (+12,696)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,710 miles
- Test number
- 342582804071
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,014 miles (+50)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 121,014 miles
- Test number
- 586053751248
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Fail120,964 miles (+10,112)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,964 miles
- Test number
- 375063222350
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen
Pass110,852 miles (+60)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 110,852 miles
- Test number
- 361757241468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail110,792 miles (+11,602)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,792 miles
- Test number
- 636479830606
- FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rack gaitor oily
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge & deep cracks to inner wall
- AdvisoryHeadlamps flickering
Pass99,190 miles (+10,952)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 99,190 miles
- Test number
- 467969051142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,238 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 88,238 miles
- Test number
- 348833385579
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT tyres worn inner areas & also BOTH have deep splits to outer walls but no cords exposed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail88,238 miles (+11,290)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,238 miles
- Test number
- 473791795017
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT tyres worn inner areas & also BOTH have deep splits to outer walls but no cords exposed
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass76,948 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 76,948 miles
- Test number
- 495075174257
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOffside rear wire hanging
Fail76,948 miles (+12,155)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,948 miles
- Test number
- 328255774469
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOffside rear wire hanging
Pass64,793 miles (+10,999)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 64,793 miles
- Test number
- 419697383059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBothside front lower arm rear bushes significant amount of play.
- NoteNearside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
- NoteOffside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
Pass53,794 miles (+4,648)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,794 miles
- Test number
- 325251762069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,146 miles (+4,448)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 49,146 miles
- Test number
- 606559551008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,698 miles (+5,109)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 44,698 miles
- Test number
- 100708760438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,589 miles (+6,608)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,589 miles
- Test number
- 202183289094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,981 miles (+996)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,981 miles
- Test number
- 254017888069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 31,985 miles
- Test number
- 132624157368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 BUH
- Does J8 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BUH is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BUH?
- The MOT on J8 BUH is valid until 23 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 BUH done?
- J8 BUH was recorded at 319,045 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 15,561 miles a year.
- Has J8 BUH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 BUH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on J8 BUH 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 BUH find?
- J8 BUH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: all four tyres worn on inner edges.
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