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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.

J8 BYO grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass89,671 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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass89,671 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    89,671 miles
    Test number
    303978281384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,300 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    442937452084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,509 miles
    Test number
    303546946950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass78,554 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,554 miles
    Test number
    372860227672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. Pass67,285 miles (+13,121)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    864486603704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,164 miles (+15,493)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,164 miles
    Test number
    816792800090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,671 miles (+16,144)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    117274074733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,527 miles (+4,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,527 miles
    Test number
    835979245033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass15,447 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    15,447 miles
    Test number
    627399672269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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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