BMW 3 Series
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
J8 HEVMOT history
J8 HEV is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,616 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 130,616 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,333 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 HEV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 30 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 HEV was last recorded at 130,616 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 128,822 miles · 9 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,794 miles
- Average per year
- 8,333 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,616 miles
- 2025 – 128,822 miles
- 2024 – 127,481 miles
- 2023 – 125,843 miles
- 2021 – 122,739 miles
- 2020 – 120,435 miles
- 2019 – 116,155 miles
- 2018 – 107,922 miles
- 2017 – 83,906 miles
- 2016 – 62,202 miles
- 2015 – 43,302 miles
- 2014 – 30,009 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,616 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,616 miles (+1,794)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 130,616 miles
- Test number
- 597039233939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,822 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 128,822 miles
- Test number
- 717932109702
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,481 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 127,481 miles
- Test number
- 212367273667
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail127,481 miles (+1,638)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,481 miles
- Test number
- 314512035695
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass125,843 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 125,843 miles
- Test number
- 271407632794
- AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail125,843 miles (+3,104)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,843 miles
- Test number
- 102137180366
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass122,739 miles (+2,304)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 122,739 miles
- Test number
- 153166941925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,435 miles
- Test number
- 499679845650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,435 miles (+4,280)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,435 miles
- Test number
- 458184726043
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass116,155 miles (+8,233)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 116,155 miles
- Test number
- 394729641775
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,922 miles (+24,016)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 107,922 miles
- Test number
- 715303546804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 83,906 miles
- Test number
- 324459196968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,906 miles (+21,704)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,906 miles
- Test number
- 784151626273
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass62,202 miles (+18,900)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,202 miles
- Test number
- 952417687872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,302 miles (+13,293)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 43,302 miles
- Test number
- 725959715143
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass30,009 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 30,009 miles
- Test number
- 245562144151
- NoteCHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S/F - N/S/R SEATS AND WAS UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF TEST
Questions about J8 HEV
- Does J8 HEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HEV is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 HEV?
- The MOT on J8 HEV is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 HEV done?
- J8 HEV was recorded at 130,616 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,333 miles a year.
- Has J8 HEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 HEV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 HEV 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 HEV find?
- J8 HEV passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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