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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

J8 GMOMOT history

J8 GMO is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2021.

J8 GMO silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2022
Mileage
150,244 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GMO was last recorded at 150,244 miles on 29 Dec 2021, 4,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,036 miles · 9 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,208 miles
Average per year
4,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 150,244 miles
  • 2020 – 146,036 miles
  • 2019 – 137,650 miles
  • 2018 – 133,057 miles
  • 2017 – 123,460 miles
  • 2016 – 113,251 miles
  • 2015 – 99,202 miles
  • 2014 – 91,750 miles
  • 2013 – 86,115 miles
  • 2012 – 85,651 miles
  • 2011 – 84,765 miles
  • 2010 – 82,634 miles
  • 2009 – 80,694 miles
  • 2008 – 79,734 miles
  • 2007 – 78,420 miles
  • 2006 – 74,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,244 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,244 miles (+4,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,244 miles
    Test number
    360273566055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,036 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,036 miles
    Test number
    850065256443
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,951 miles (+8,301)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,951 miles
    Test number
    733163822081
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,650 miles
    Test number
    706261660390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail137,650 miles (+4,593)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,650 miles
    Test number
    706883543549
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass133,057 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    133,057 miles
    Test number
    948189536269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,460 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,460 miles
    Test number
    670853607783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,439 miles (+10,188)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,439 miles
    Test number
    623071368334
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass113,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    127691448235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,251 miles (+14,049)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    680720871375
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass99,202 miles (+7,452)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    99,202 miles
    Test number
    633845739668
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured & offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner wall worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass91,750 miles (+5,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,750 miles
    Test number
    629338984242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass86,115 miles (+464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,115 miles
    Test number
    538045693218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail85,651 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    926669162218
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass85,651 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,651 miles
    Test number
    949589462220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,765 miles (+2,131)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    979956801253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake dicses worn

  17. Pass82,634 miles (+1,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,634 miles
    Test number
    953792410288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,694 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    80,694 miles
    Test number
    501091519221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,734 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    79,734 miles
    Test number
    191396708213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,420 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    892628017179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    862635406116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GMO

Does J8 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 GMO expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 GMO?
The MOT on J8 GMO expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 GMO done?
J8 GMO was recorded at 150,244 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2021, an average of 4,812 miles a year.
Has J8 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GMO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 GMO 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 GMO find?
J8 GMO passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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