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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

J8 EOMMOT history

J8 EOM is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 60,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

J8 EOM blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,969 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 EOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 EOM was last recorded at 60,969 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,967 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,969 miles
  • 2025 – 56,644 miles
  • 2024 – 55,235 miles
  • 2023 – 49,602 miles
  • 2022 – 39,849 miles
  • 2021 – 30,384 miles
  • 2020 – 27,458 miles
  • 2019 – 26,294 miles
  • 2018 – 25,250 miles
  • 2017 – 24,300 miles
  • 2016 – 22,889 miles
  • 2015 – 20,736 miles
  • 2014 – 19,755 miles
  • 2013 – 18,431 miles
  • 2012 – 16,817 miles
  • 2011 – 14,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,969 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes perished all (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged electric plug damaged (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Run flat tyres fitted to rear axle but not front axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,969 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    579138665736
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes perished all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged electric plug damaged (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Fail60,967 miles (+4,323)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    647186758237
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes perished all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged electric plug damaged (6.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass56,644 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    948198055779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    116941224233
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs slightly corroded

  5. Fail55,235 miles (+5,633)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,235 miles
    Test number
    422781056814
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs slightly corroded

  6. Pass49,602 miles (+9,753)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    470234628530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,849 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,849 miles
    Test number
    602210961201
    • AdvisoryRun flat tyres fitted to rear axle but not front axle

  8. Fail39,837 miles (+9,453)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,837 miles
    Test number
    805068379727
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRun flat tyres fitted to rear axle but not front axle

  9. Pass30,384 miles (+2,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,384 miles
    Test number
    999529303667
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  10. Pass27,458 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    27,458 miles
    Test number
    988828051885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,294 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,294 miles
    Test number
    554310627887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,250 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    25,250 miles
    Test number
    333579135553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,300 miles (+1,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,300 miles
    Test number
    219365476009
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass22,889 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    22,889 miles
    Test number
    933053045253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,736 miles (+981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,736 miles
    Test number
    287741175042
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  16. Pass19,755 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    498905384026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,431 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,431 miles
    Test number
    557411073003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,817 miles (+2,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,817 miles
    Test number
    995462082012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass14,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,499 miles
    Test number
    136607191051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,499 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,499 miles
    Test number
    345167991014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about J8 EOM

Does J8 EOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 EOM is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 EOM?
The MOT on J8 EOM is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 EOM done?
J8 EOM was recorded at 60,969 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has J8 EOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 EOM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 EOM 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 EOM find?
J8 EOM passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes perished all; towbar component slightly damaged electric plug damaged.

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