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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

J8 HECMOT history

J8 HEC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

J8 HEC silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2023
Mileage
130,622 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HEC was last recorded at 130,622 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,313 miles · 25 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,309 miles
Average per year
4,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,622 miles
  • 2021 – 129,313 miles
  • 2020 – 127,930 miles
  • 2019 – 126,911 miles
  • 2018 – 125,325 miles
  • 2017 – 123,345 miles
  • 2016 – 118,063 miles
  • 2015 – 112,404 miles
  • 2014 – 109,093 miles
  • 2013 – 106,918 miles
  • 2012 – 103,290 miles
  • 2011 – 100,157 miles
  • 2010 – 95,247 miles
  • 2009 – 91,009 miles
  • 2008 – 85,114 miles
  • 2007 – 75,957 miles
  • 2006 – 63,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,622 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    489438673501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail130,622 miles (+1,309)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    334568475184
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass129,313 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,313 miles
    Test number
    420749154305
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cut / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking efficiency just met at 17 %, requires attention

  4. Fail129,290 miles (+1,360)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,290 miles
    Test number
    770913507364
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cut / damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking efficiency just met at 17 %, requires attention

  5. Pass127,930 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,930 miles
    Test number
    747830592616
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail127,929 miles (+1,018)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,929 miles
    Test number
    710991571981
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation brake low and uneven,200 / 270 (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inner lamp too bright (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,911 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,911 miles
    Test number
    241458780694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass125,325 miles (+1,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    886593809916
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,345 miles (+5,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    123,345 miles
    Test number
    388558678271
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass118,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,063 miles
    Test number
    535304832092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail118,063 miles (+5,659)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,063 miles
    Test number
    120461227603
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flex hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass112,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    625538335165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,404 miles (+3,311)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,404 miles
    Test number
    717812835123
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass109,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    446142244191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail109,093 miles (+2,175)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,093 miles
    Test number
    297782844487
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass106,918 miles (+3,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,918 miles
    Test number
    239262343497
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass103,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,290 miles
    Test number
    247479322136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail103,290 miles (+3,133)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,290 miles
    Test number
    636839622179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front plastic jacking points missing

  19. Pass100,157 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,157 miles
    Test number
    655217231123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    342926220107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,247 miles (+4,238)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    860566120129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass91,009 miles (+5,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    892131639138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass85,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    150731358157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,114 miles (+9,157)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,114 miles
    Test number
    644381558154
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGE SLIGHT WORN

  25. Pass75,957 miles (+12,256)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,957 miles
    Test number
    971295157097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    63,701 miles
    Test number
    112256426007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HEC

Does J8 HEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 HEC expired on 11 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 HEC?
The MOT on J8 HEC expired on 11 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 HEC done?
J8 HEC was recorded at 130,622 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 4,043 miles a year.
Has J8 HEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HEC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 HEC 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 HEC find?
J8 HEC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side.

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