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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,895 cc

J8 HCBMOT history

J8 HCB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

J8 HCB green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,808 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HCB was last recorded at 80,808 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,249 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
559 miles
Average per year
2,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,808 miles
  • 2024 – 80,249 miles
  • 2023 – 79,759 miles
  • 2022 – 78,341 miles
  • 2021 – 77,135 miles
  • 2020 – 76,422 miles
  • 2019 – 75,321 miles
  • 2018 – 73,257 miles
  • 2017 – 71,085 miles
  • 2016 – 68,445 miles
  • 2015 – 66,399 miles
  • 2014 – 64,477 miles
  • 2013 – 61,494 miles
  • 2012 – 57,753 miles
  • 2011 – 54,668 miles
  • 2010 – 51,145 miles
  • 2009 – 48,447 miles
  • 2008 – 44,845 miles
  • 2007 – 42,325 miles
  • 2006 – 39,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,808 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,808 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,808 miles
    Test number
    472292211527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,249 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,249 miles
    Test number
    740497236776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,759 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,759 miles
    Test number
    284041191402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,341 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,341 miles
    Test number
    344619838150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,135 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,135 miles
    Test number
    333245114154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,422 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,422 miles
    Test number
    100465418263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,321 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,321 miles
    Test number
    508468033618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,257 miles (+2,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,257 miles
    Test number
    656963057692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass71,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    221073291535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,085 miles (+2,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,085 miles
    Test number
    272551276951
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass68,445 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,445 miles
    Test number
    656000149474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,399 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    66,399 miles
    Test number
    700639727254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,477 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    699127204381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,494 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,494 miles
    Test number
    198348693254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,753 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,753 miles
    Test number
    115261412357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,668 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    645519191205
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all brake pipes
    • NoteSurface cuts between tread blocks on all tyres
  17. Fail54,668 miles (+3,523)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    809078591243
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all brake pipes
    • NoteSurface cuts between tread blocks on all tyres
  18. Pass51,145 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,145 miles
    Test number
    350569290478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,447 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    143966899250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass44,845 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,845 miles
    Test number
    331261808341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,325 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    274218197209
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  22. Pass42,325 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,325 miles
    Test number
    553178297230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    994659596244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HCB

Does J8 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HCB is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 HCB?
The MOT on J8 HCB is valid until 22 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 HCB done?
J8 HCB was recorded at 80,808 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,158 miles a year.
Has J8 HCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HCB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on J8 HCB 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 HCB find?
J8 HCB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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