BMW X3
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
J8 GNHMOT history
J8 GNH is a black diesel BMW X3 first used on 12 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 131,488 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 131,488 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 9,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 GNH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 GNH was last recorded at 131,488 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 5,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,985 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,503 miles
- Average per year
- 9,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,488 miles
- 2025 – 125,985 miles
- 2024 – 116,544 miles
- 2023 – 109,042 miles
- 2022 – 99,375 miles
- 2021 – 90,713 miles
- 2020 – 80,447 miles
- 2019 – 73,641 miles
- 2018 – 57,044 miles
- 2017 – 45,607 miles
- 2016 – 36,296 miles
- 2015 – 27,454 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,488 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 225/60R17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,488 miles (+5,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 131,488 miles
- Test number
- 569571264180
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass125,985 miles (+9,441)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 125,985 miles
- Test number
- 112676670943
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass116,544 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 116,544 miles
- Test number
- 970772282372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 225/60R17
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail116,544 miles (+7,502)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,544 miles
- Test number
- 388334136647
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable 225/60R17
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass109,042 miles (+9,667)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,042 miles
- Test number
- 392654214129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass99,375 miles (+8,662)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 99,375 miles
- Test number
- 933356651261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass90,713 miles (+10,266)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 90,713 miles
- Test number
- 610889006347
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,447 miles (+6,806)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 80,447 miles
- Test number
- 619778981185
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,641 miles (+16,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 73,641 miles
- Test number
- 786122935034
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,044 miles (+11,437)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 57,044 miles
- Test number
- 203001108719
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass45,607 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 45,607 miles
- Test number
- 256007363765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,472 miles (+9,176)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,472 miles
- Test number
- 625725170940
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass36,296 miles (+8,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 36,296 miles
- Test number
- 198252545847
- AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
Pass27,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 27,454 miles
- Test number
- 138534985198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 GNH
- Does J8 GNH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GNH is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 GNH?
- The MOT on J8 GNH is valid until 16 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 GNH done?
- J8 GNH was recorded at 131,488 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 9,343 miles a year.
- Has J8 GNH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 GNH has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 GNH 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 GNH find?
- J8 GNH passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.
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