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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

J8 CLLMOT history

J8 CLL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

J8 CLL silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
43,906 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CLL was last recorded at 43,906 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,048 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
1,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,906 miles
  • 2024 – 43,048 miles
  • 2023 – 41,215 miles
  • 2022 – 40,692 miles
  • 2021 – 39,890 miles
  • 2020 – 39,336 miles
  • 2019 – 38,787 miles
  • 2018 – 37,877 miles
  • 2017 – 36,310 miles
  • 2016 – 34,903 miles
  • 2015 – 33,606 miles
  • 2014 – 31,023 miles
  • 2013 – 29,493 miles
  • 2012 – 27,796 miles
  • 2011 – 25,792 miles
  • 2010 – 23,551 miles
  • 2009 – 21,737 miles
  • 2007 – 18,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    222750974590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail43,906 miles (+858)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    872196851131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass43,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    600853138486
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail43,048 miles (+1,833)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    879412212565
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass41,215 miles (+523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,215 miles
    Test number
    550570808868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass40,692 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,692 miles
    Test number
    172090286102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,890 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    39,890 miles
    Test number
    756610865202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,336 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    620558961167
    • AdvisorySome slight fading to indicator bulbs
  9. Pass38,787 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,787 miles
    Test number
    246561278414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,877 miles (+1,567)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    700771958770
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass36,310 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    379903548158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,903 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,903 miles
    Test number
    311312173190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,606 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    308905025772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,023 miles (+1,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    996786314236
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass29,493 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    468263213258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,796 miles (+2,004)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,796 miles
    Test number
    897655512222
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  17. Pass25,792 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,792 miles
    Test number
    337603411156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,551 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,551 miles
    Test number
    131950820188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,737 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,737 miles
    Test number
    853381109145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,467 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,467 miles
    Test number
    391401957375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,408 miles
    Test number
    522338057265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CLL

Does J8 CLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CLL is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 CLL?
The MOT on J8 CLL is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CLL done?
J8 CLL was recorded at 43,906 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 1,454 miles a year.
Has J8 CLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CLL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 CLL 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 CLL find?
J8 CLL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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