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BMW X3

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

J8 GYKMOT history

J8 GYK is a grey diesel BMW X3 first used on 14 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 136,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

J8 GYK grey BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW X3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,578 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 GYK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 GYK was last recorded at 136,578 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 10,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,092 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,486 miles
Average per year
9,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,578 miles
  • 2024 – 126,092 miles
  • 2023 – 114,956 miles
  • 2022 – 103,504 miles
  • 2021 – 92,335 miles
  • 2020 – 85,513 miles
  • 2019 – 76,749 miles
  • 2018 – 68,750 miles
  • 2017 – 61,813 miles
  • 2016 – 49,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Damaged side mirror
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp unit slightly insecure.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear extra side light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 31 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,578 miles (+10,486)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,578 miles
    Test number
    919295522697
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Damaged side mirror
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass126,092 miles (+135)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,092 miles
    Test number
    843111497480
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning faulty LED light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp unit slightly insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear extra side light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper part insecure
  3. Fail125,957 miles (+11,001)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,957 miles
    Test number
    830584455505
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp unit slightly insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear extra side light not working
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper part insecure
  4. Pass114,956 miles (+11,452)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,956 miles
    Test number
    361245130959
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass103,504 miles (+11,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    620089876477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side light not working but other light ok
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass92,335 miles (+6,822)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    189717468890
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped on - still secure (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTailgate button does not open tailgate, operation OK via key fob
  7. Pass85,513 miles (+8,764)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    868360025475
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass76,749 miles (+7,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,749 miles
    Test number
    983604104991
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass68,750 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,750 miles
    Test number
    949198914042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,813 miles (+12,027)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,813 miles
    Test number
    604201654941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,786 miles
    Test number
    773569736210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 GYK

Does J8 GYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 GYK is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 GYK?
The MOT on J8 GYK is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 GYK done?
J8 GYK was recorded at 136,578 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 9,104 miles a year.
Has J8 GYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 GYK has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 GYK 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 GYK find?
J8 GYK passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear oil leak, but not excessive axle oil leak; offside front damaged side mirror, and 1 more.

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