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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

J8 DLFMOT history

J8 DLF is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

J8 DLF bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
170,079 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 DLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 DLF was last recorded at 170,079 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 4,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,603 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
4,476 miles
Average per year
10,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,079 miles
  • 2023 – 165,603 miles
  • 2022 – 161,185 miles
  • 2021 – 155,176 miles
  • 2020 – 151,713 miles
  • 2019 – 137,735 miles
  • 2018 – 126,325 miles
  • 2017 – 115,544 miles
  • 2014 – 87,999 miles
  • 2013 – 58,598 miles
  • 2012 – 39,463 miles
  • 2011 – 34,821 miles
  • 2010 – 27,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,079 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Corrosion to n/s/r subframe support bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    170,079 miles
    Test number
    451174309563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,079 miles (+4,476)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,079 miles
    Test number
    156716653327
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass165,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,603 miles
    Test number
    611979030565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail165,603 miles (+4,418)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,603 miles
    Test number
    591941577718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass161,185 miles (+6,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,185 miles
    Test number
    659910759012
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,176 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,176 miles
    Test number
    851973409741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,713 miles (+13,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    151,713 miles
    Test number
    198854131422
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,735 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,735 miles
    Test number
    783017030889
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r subframe support bracket
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,691 miles (+11,366)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,691 miles
    Test number
    202149681364
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r subframe support bracket
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,325 miles (+10,781)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,325 miles
    Test number
    784598589258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,544 miles (+27,545)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    712935753235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,999 miles (+29,401)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,999 miles
    Test number
    746891514113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass58,598 miles (+19,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,598 miles
    Test number
    476847223142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass39,463 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,463 miles
    Test number
    895677532169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,821 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,821 miles
    Test number
    377602091205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,549 miles
    Test number
    124782290236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,547 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    193912390236
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about J8 DLF

Does J8 DLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 DLF expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 DLF?
The MOT on J8 DLF expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 DLF done?
J8 DLF was recorded at 170,079 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 10,692 miles a year.
Has J8 DLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 DLF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 DLF 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 DLF find?
J8 DLF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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