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DS DS3

Purple · Petrol · 2015 · 1,200 cc

J8 BVMMOT history

J8 BVM is a purple petrol DS DS3 first used on 29 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

J8 BVM purple DS DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
87,172 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 BVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
DS
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 BVM was last recorded at 87,172 miles on 16 May 2026, 1,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,200 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,972 miles
Average per year
5,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,172 miles
  • 2025 – 85,200 miles
  • 2024 – 83,010 miles
  • 2023 – 81,281 miles
  • 2022 – 78,816 miles
  • 2021 – 78,386 miles
  • 2020 – 71,472 miles
  • 2019 – 60,274 miles
  • 2018 – 47,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,172 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,172 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    451253416751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,200 miles (+2,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,200 miles
    Test number
    197583770777
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass83,010 miles (+1,729)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,010 miles
    Test number
    939935177476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,281 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,281 miles
    Test number
    107020620659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,816 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    448713819733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit cracked

  6. Fail78,816 miles (+430)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,816 miles
    Test number
    962308869850
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp unit cracked

  7. Pass78,386 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    566212284363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    379578325098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged near side rear tyre is misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail71,472 miles (+11,198)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,472 miles
    Test number
    405285136206
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged near side rear tyre is misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    639861250309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail60,274 miles (+12,465)2 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,274 miles
    Test number
    931499030961
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass47,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    841246380880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 BVM

Does J8 BVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 BVM is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 BVM?
The MOT on J8 BVM is valid until 16 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 BVM done?
J8 BVM was recorded at 87,172 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 5,219 miles a year.
Has J8 BVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 BVM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 BVM 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 BVM find?
J8 BVM passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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