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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

J8 HFNMOT history

J8 HFN is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

J8 HFN grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,203 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HFN was last recorded at 90,203 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 10,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,595 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,608 miles
Average per year
6,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,203 miles
  • 2025 – 79,595 miles
  • 2024 – 70,037 miles
  • 2023 – 61,925 miles
  • 2022 – 60,533 miles
  • 2021 – 57,489 miles
  • 2020 – 52,408 miles
  • 2019 – 49,335 miles
  • 2018 – 45,156 miles
  • 2016 – 26,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,203 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 inner edge are bold and treads are cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre inner edge are bold and treads are cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,203 miles (+10,608)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,203 miles
    Test number
    834733366517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,595 miles (+9,558)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    352191909627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,037 miles (+8,112)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,037 miles
    Test number
    402528286984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,925 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,925 miles
    Test number
    211778093084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,533 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    650656675824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,531 miles (+3,042)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,531 miles
    Test number
    465602208522
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass57,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,489 miles
    Test number
    601479588714
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail57,488 miles (+5,080)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,488 miles
    Test number
    598102591349
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass52,408 miles (+3,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    520996989078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tension strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass49,335 miles (+4,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,335 miles
    Test number
    763817244822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass45,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    485566930303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge are bold and treads are cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge are bold and treads are cracked
  12. Fail45,156 miles (+18,260)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    966718550551
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge are bold and treads are cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge are bold and treads are cracked
  13. Pass26,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,896 miles
    Test number
    373602363953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HFN

Does J8 HFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HFN is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HFN?
The MOT on J8 HFN is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HFN done?
J8 HFN was recorded at 90,203 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,807 miles a year.
Has J8 HFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HFN has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 HFN 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 HFN find?
J8 HFN passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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