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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 2,979 cc

J8 GTWMOT history

J8 GTW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

J8 GTW grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,364 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GTW was last recorded at 128,364 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,364 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,364 miles
  • 2024 – 126,357 miles
  • 2023 – 123,499 miles
  • 2022 – 119,796 miles
  • 2021 – 115,386 miles
  • 2020 – 110,575 miles
  • 2019 – 106,933 miles
  • 2018 – 103,309 miles
  • 2017 – 99,836 miles
  • 2016 – 95,486 miles
  • 2015 – 87,812 miles
  • 2014 – 76,602 miles
  • 2013 – 67,270 miles
  • 2012 – 57,372 miles
  • 2011 – 48,465 miles
  • 2010 – 37,909 miles
  • 2009 – 29,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    128732275018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail128,364 miles (+2,007)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,364 miles
    Test number
    250577127080
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass126,357 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,357 miles
    Test number
    330387220420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,356 miles (+2,857)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,356 miles
    Test number
    843461721671
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,499 miles (+3,703)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,499 miles
    Test number
    810606847129
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe studs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,796 miles (+4,410)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,796 miles
    Test number
    583980554764
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe fasteners are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil car presented for mot wet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil car presented for mot wet (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,386 miles (+4,811)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,386 miles
    Test number
    521238581418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,575 miles (+3,642)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    999101781911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,933 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,933 miles
    Test number
    313726894656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,309 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    935483528131
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail103,309 miles (+3,473)1 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    169883192515
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass99,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    801925987850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail99,837 miles (+4,351)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,837 miles
    Test number
    263570284256
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass95,486 miles (+7,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    723106565511
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass87,812 miles (+11,210)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    530018591507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    438019104422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail76,602 miles (+9,332)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    539899204391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,270 miles (+9,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,270 miles
    Test number
    359124423397
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass57,372 miles (+8,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,372 miles
    Test number
    898304912363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    547399811360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,465 miles (+10,556)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,465 miles
    Test number
    376149011398
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,909 miles (+8,835)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,909 miles
    Test number
    811311820382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    334884699200
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J8 GTW

Does J8 GTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GTW is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 GTW?
The MOT on J8 GTW is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GTW done?
J8 GTW was recorded at 128,364 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,181 miles a year.
Has J8 GTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GTW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 GTW 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 GTW find?
J8 GTW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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