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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

J8 HEOMOT history

J8 HEO is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

J8 HEO white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,892 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HEO was last recorded at 144,892 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 10,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,588 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,304 miles
Average per year
11,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,892 miles
  • 2025 – 134,588 miles
  • 2024 – 123,540 miles
  • 2023 – 113,167 miles
  • 2022 – 98,380 miles
  • 2020 – 87,030 miles
  • 2019 – 76,115 miles
  • 2018 – 54,071 miles
  • 2017 – 40,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,892 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,892 miles
    Test number
    620124020843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail144,892 miles (+10,304)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,892 miles
    Test number
    518819788795
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass134,588 miles (+11,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,588 miles
    Test number
    361697208947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass123,540 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,540 miles
    Test number
    340306531601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,268 miles (+10,101)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    560987962703
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively little reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  6. Pass113,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    295042906210
    • AdvisoryNearside 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. Fail113,167 miles (+14,787)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    806885780509
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  8. Pass98,380 miles (+11,350)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,380 miles
    Test number
    514933854051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,030 miles (+10,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,030 miles
    Test number
    679647520956
    • 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))
  10. Pass76,115 miles (+10,406)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    709701166087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,709 miles (+11,638)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,709 miles
    Test number
    921048149303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    351812574112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,071 miles (+13,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    726228714960
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass40,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    271824628235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HEO

Does J8 HEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HEO is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HEO?
The MOT on J8 HEO is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HEO done?
J8 HEO was recorded at 144,892 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 11,784 miles a year.
Has J8 HEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HEO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 HEO 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 HEO find?
J8 HEO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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