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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

J8 FDYMOT history

J8 FDY is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

J8 FDY silver 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,368 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 FDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 FDY was last recorded at 131,368 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 4,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,000 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,368 miles
Average per year
6,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,368 miles
  • 2025 – 127,000 miles
  • 2024 – 122,761 miles
  • 2023 – 118,970 miles
  • 2022 – 115,742 miles
  • 2021 – 105,978 miles
  • 2020 – 94,982 miles
  • 2019 – 88,123 miles
  • 2018 – 87,296 miles
  • 2017 – 86,450 miles
  • 2016 – 85,545 miles
  • 2014 – 80,791 miles
  • 2013 – 60,531 miles
  • 2012 – 46,595 miles
  • 2011 – 34,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,368 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,368 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,368 miles
    Test number
    393714523461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    300757008923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail127,000 miles (+4,239)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    847493511323
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  4. Pass122,761 miles (+3,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,761 miles
    Test number
    841801370549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass118,970 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,970 miles
    Test number
    117786853952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,742 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,742 miles
    Test number
    611140389278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,978 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,978 miles
    Test number
    143673032948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail105,975 miles (+10,993)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,975 miles
    Test number
    630379460390
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass94,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    120984173164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,982 miles (+6,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,982 miles
    Test number
    688511692998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
  11. Pass88,123 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    416826472686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,296 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    175393205104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,450 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,450 miles
    Test number
    940406943027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,545 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,545 miles
    Test number
    701325582243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,791 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,791 miles
    Test number
    479114764469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,567 miles (+12,036)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,567 miles
    Test number
    868503004033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,531 miles (+13,936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    319703103021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,595 miles (+12,358)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,595 miles
    Test number
    598295102018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,237 miles
    Test number
    206885401033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 FDY

Does J8 FDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 FDY is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 FDY?
The MOT on J8 FDY is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 FDY done?
J8 FDY was recorded at 131,368 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,202 miles a year.
Has J8 FDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 FDY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 FDY 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 FDY find?
J8 FDY passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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