
BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc
J8 BYOMOT history
J8 BYO is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 89,671 mi
- At MOT on 8 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,429 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 BYO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 BYO was last recorded at 89,671 miles on 8 Nov 2023, 1,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 88,300 miles · 24 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,371 miles
- Average per year
- 6,429 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 89,671 miles
- 2022 – 88,300 miles
- 2021 – 86,509 miles
- 2020 – 84,578 miles
- 2019 – 78,554 miles
- 2018 – 67,285 miles
- 2017 – 54,164 miles
- 2016 – 38,671 miles
- 2015 – 22,527 miles
- 2013 – 18,145 miles
- 2012 – 15,447 miles
- 2011 – 11,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,671 miles (+1,371)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 89,671 miles
- Test number
- 303978281384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,300 miles (+1,791)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 88,300 miles
- Test number
- 442937452084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,509 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 86,509 miles
- Test number
- 303546946950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,509 miles (+1,931)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,509 miles
- Test number
- 934186366057
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass84,578 miles (+6,024)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 84,578 miles
- Test number
- 830454099976
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,554 miles (+3,308)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 78,554 miles
- Test number
- 372860227672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,246 miles (+7,961)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 75,246 miles
- Test number
- 891126195116
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass67,285 miles (+13,121)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 67,285 miles
- Test number
- 864486603704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,164 miles (+15,493)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 54,164 miles
- Test number
- 816792800090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,671 miles (+16,144)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 38,671 miles
- Test number
- 117274074733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,527 miles (+4,382)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 22,527 miles
- Test number
- 835979245033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,145 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 18,145 miles
- Test number
- 446659063265
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail18,145 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,145 miles
- Test number
- 156638263219
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass18,145 miles (+2,698)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 18,145 miles
- Test number
- 737918163256
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass15,447 miles (+3,755)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 15,447 miles
- Test number
- 627399672269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 11,692 miles
- Test number
- 107965661205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 BYO
- Does J8 BYO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J8 BYO expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J8 BYO?
- The MOT on J8 BYO expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J8 BYO done?
- J8 BYO was recorded at 89,671 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2023, an average of 6,429 miles a year.
- Has J8 BYO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 BYO has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on J8 BYO 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 BYO find?
- J8 BYO passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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