BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc
J8 FCGMOT history
J8 FCG is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 126,632 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,922 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 FCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 FCG was last recorded at 126,632 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,032 miles · 27 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 600 miles
- Average per year
- 4,922 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,632 miles
- 2024 – 126,032 miles
- 2022 – 125,259 miles
- 2021 – 124,370 miles
- 2020 – 121,757 miles
- 2019 – 120,170 miles
- 2018 – 116,784 miles
- 2017 – 110,781 miles
- 2016 – 102,108 miles
- 2015 – 92,856 miles
- 2014 – 85,148 miles
- 2013 – 75,866 miles
- 2012 – 61,082 miles
- 2011 – 47,955 miles
- 2010 – 45,411 miles
- 2009 – 41,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,632 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 20 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,632 miles (+600)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 126,632 miles
- Test number
- 110101139683
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass126,032 miles (+773)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 126,032 miles
- Test number
- 599048890600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass125,259 miles (+889)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 125,259 miles
- Test number
- 424930808257
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass124,370 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 124,370 miles
- Test number
- 321340457500
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass121,757 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 121,757 miles
- Test number
- 405950114481
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail121,757 miles (+1,587)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,757 miles
- Test number
- 367252531624
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass120,170 miles (+3,386)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 120,170 miles
- Test number
- 547418409936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,784 miles (+6,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 116,784 miles
- Test number
- 308882087271
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,781 miles (+8,673)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 110,781 miles
- Test number
- 381003297881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,108 miles (+1,468)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 102,108 miles
- Test number
- 220140789717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,640 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,640 miles
- Test number
- 532675572543
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNSF passenger door exterior handle sticking when opening the door but releasing when closing
- AdvisoryNail in OSR tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOSF TYRE is wearing on the inner edge and has a cut on the inner shoulder - not exposing chords
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail100,640 miles (+7,784)1 failure12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,640 miles
- Test number
- 950456424973
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer is slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNSF passenger door exterior handle sticking when opening the door but releasing when closing
- AdvisoryNail in OSR tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOSF TYRE is wearing on the inner edge and has a cut on the inner shoulder - not exposing chords
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass92,856 miles (+7,708)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 92,856 miles
- Test number
- 348641545040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass85,148 miles (+9,282)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 85,148 miles
- Test number
- 578371954054
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,866 miles
- Test number
- 197835943009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,865 miles (+14,783)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,865 miles
- Test number
- 408085443011
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,082 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 61,082 miles
- Test number
- 198994342412
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail61,082 miles (+13,127)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,082 miles
- Test number
- 495871042057
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,955 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 47,955 miles
- Test number
- 557554751051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,738 miles (+2,327)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 47,738 miles
- Test number
- 149648111072
- NoteDamage wheel rims.
- NoteStone chips front windscreen.
Pass45,411 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,411 miles
- Test number
- 820091340168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,864 miles (+21)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 44,864 miles
- Test number
- 134443650097
- NoteDamage wheel rims.
- NoteStone chips front windscreen.
Fail44,843 miles (+3,556)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,843 miles
- Test number
- 610400650084
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteDamage wheel rims.
- NoteStone chips front windscreen.
Pass41,287 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 41,287 miles
- Test number
- 160611059461
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about J8 FCG
- Does J8 FCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FCG is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 FCG?
- The MOT on J8 FCG is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 FCG done?
- J8 FCG was recorded at 126,632 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 4,922 miles a year.
- Has J8 FCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 FCG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on J8 FCG 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 FCG find?
- J8 FCG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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