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Blue and White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,130 cc

J8 FAPMOT history

J8 FAP is a blue and white petrol BMW R Series first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2024
Mileage
88,596 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,413 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,130 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FAP was last recorded at 88,596 miles on 29 Dec 2023, 3,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2014: 64,924 miles, lower than 67,978 miles on 15 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,784 miles · 20 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
3,812 miles
Average per year
2,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 88,596 miles
  • 2022 – 84,784 miles
  • 2021 – 79,287 miles
  • 2020 – 77,214 miles
  • 2019 – 77,074 miles
  • 2018 – 74,803 miles
  • 2017 – 70,114 miles
  • 2016 – 69,095 miles
  • 2015 – 68,415 miles
  • 2014 – 64,924 miles
  • 2012 – 67,978 miles
  • 2011 – 63,669 miles
  • 2009 – 58,132 miles
  • 2008 – 51,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,596 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,596 miles (+3,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    686090441402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass84,784 miles (+5,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    142581766503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp light intensity reduced headlamp mask fitted. (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass79,287 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    184720340188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,214 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    537674220426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,074 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    77,074 miles
    Test number
    656764296018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,803 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,803 miles
    Test number
    681347096936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,114 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,114 miles
    Test number
    821012906140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,095 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    497370377609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,415 miles (+3,491)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,415 miles
    Test number
    275827175125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,924 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    368092834186
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  11. Pass64,924 miles (-3,054)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,924 miles
    Test number
    389482734107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,978 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    156587762197
    • NoteAdvise slight play at rear wheel

  13. Fail67,978 miles (+4,309)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    469537862170
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteAdvise slight play at rear wheel

  14. Pass63,669 miles (+5,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    305411781154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Pass58,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,132 miles
    Test number
    222099289458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,132 miles (+6,727)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,132 miles
    Test number
    880839989123
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  17. Pass51,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,405 miles
    Test number
    832552318292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,405 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,405 miles
    Test number
    901812018255
    • Repaired at testRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Questions about J8 FAP

Does J8 FAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 FAP expired on 28 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 FAP?
The MOT on J8 FAP expired on 28 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 FAP done?
J8 FAP was recorded at 88,596 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2023, an average of 2,413 miles a year.
Has J8 FAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FAP has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2014.
Has the mileage on J8 FAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 FAP find?
J8 FAP passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.

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