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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

J8 HVEMOT history

J8 HVE is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 139,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

J8 HVE grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,997 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HVE was last recorded at 139,997 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 9,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,613 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,384 miles
Average per year
8,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,997 miles
  • 2025 – 130,613 miles
  • 2024 – 119,180 miles
  • 2023 – 95,581 miles
  • 2022 – 80,497 miles
  • 2021 – 79,589 miles
  • 2020 – 77,606 miles
  • 2019 – 71,275 miles
  • 2018 – 66,337 miles
  • 2017 – 59,995 miles
  • 2016 – 52,449 miles
  • 2015 – 42,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,997 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,997 miles (+9,384)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,997 miles
    Test number
    737579834993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,613 miles (+11,433)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,613 miles
    Test number
    412051264708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass119,180 miles (+23,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,180 miles
    Test number
    577840627783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass95,581 miles (+15,084)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,581 miles
    Test number
    485758073052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,497 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    197048953446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,589 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,589 miles
    Test number
    968978532386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,577 miles (+1,971)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,577 miles
    Test number
    539968346717
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass77,606 miles (+6,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    919435130874
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass71,275 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    121538147365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,337 miles (+6,342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,337 miles
    Test number
    574297358828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,995 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    364759943600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,449 miles (+9,725)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,449 miles
    Test number
    850241355032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,724 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,724 miles
    Test number
    519431075140
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J8 HVE

Does J8 HVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HVE is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HVE?
The MOT on J8 HVE is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HVE done?
J8 HVE was recorded at 139,997 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 8,988 miles a year.
Has J8 HVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HVE has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on J8 HVE 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 HVE find?
J8 HVE passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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