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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,895 cc

J8 HKXMOT history

J8 HKX is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 108,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

J8 HKX grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,963 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HKX was last recorded at 108,963 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,892 miles · 21 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
7,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,963 miles
  • 2025 – 103,996 miles
  • 2024 – 96,576 miles
  • 2023 – 85,883 miles
  • 2022 – 72,600 miles
  • 2021 – 62,453 miles
  • 2020 – 52,137 miles
  • 2019 – 49,107 miles
  • 2018 – 44,952 miles
  • 2017 – 39,034 miles
  • 2016 – 35,526 miles
  • 2015 – 29,157 miles
  • 2014 – 23,750 miles
  • 2013 – 17,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,963 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Tyre low pressure warning active

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,963 miles (+71)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    583046962764
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,892 miles (+4,896)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,892 miles
    Test number
    406009252493
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,996 miles (+7,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,996 miles
    Test number
    195562392011
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust heat-sheld slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing

  4. Pass96,576 miles (+10,693)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,576 miles
    Test number
    128671530553
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,883 miles (+13,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,883 miles
    Test number
    517837340415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,600 miles (+10,147)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    840347791575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    252360673686
    • AdvisoryTyre low pressure warning active

  8. Fail62,453 miles (+10,316)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,453 miles
    Test number
    445399481009
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre low pressure warning active

  9. Pass52,137 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,137 miles
    Test number
    118634383076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,107 miles (+4,155)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    281954124688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    937219634088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,941 miles (+5,907)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,941 miles
    Test number
    810084486821
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass39,034 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,034 miles
    Test number
    600909092913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,526 miles (+6,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    853749429360
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass29,157 miles (+5,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    279956845425
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass23,750 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,750 miles
    Test number
    765583854164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    17,746 miles
    Test number
    168441463155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HKX

Does J8 HKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HKX is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HKX?
The MOT on J8 HKX is valid until 11 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 HKX done?
J8 HKX was recorded at 108,963 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,168 miles a year.
Has J8 HKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HKX has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 HKX 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 HKX find?
J8 HKX passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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