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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

J8 GWSMOT history

J8 GWS is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 181,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

J8 GWS white 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 22 Nov 2027
Mileage
181,851 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GWS was last recorded at 181,851 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 6,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
175,254 miles · 1 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6,597 miles
Average per year
7,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,851 miles
  • 2025 – 175,254 miles
  • 2024 – 169,090 miles
  • 2023 – 163,085 miles
  • 2022 – 155,019 miles
  • 2021 – 146,134 miles
  • 2020 – 139,920 miles
  • 2019 – 136,099 miles
  • 2018 – 122,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,851 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, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,851 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    181,851 miles
    Test number
    563568659094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,254 miles (+6,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,254 miles
    Test number
    303196960177
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,090 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,090 miles
    Test number
    563005577574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass163,085 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,085 miles
    Test number
    910171736414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,019 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,019 miles
    Test number
    188690679334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,134 miles (+6,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,134 miles
    Test number
    764049158488
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass139,920 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    139,920 miles
    Test number
    744676689485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,099 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,099 miles
    Test number
    135385558980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

  9. Fail136,099 miles (+13,758)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,099 miles
    Test number
    718377394322
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

  10. Pass122,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    279995686458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GWS

Does J8 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GWS is valid until 22 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 GWS?
The MOT on J8 GWS is valid until 22 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GWS done?
J8 GWS was recorded at 181,851 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 7,441 miles a year.
Has J8 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GWS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on J8 GWS 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 GWS find?
J8 GWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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