
BMW 120
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
J8 HYRMOT history
J8 HYR is a blue diesel BMW 120 first used on 6 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 87,306 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 87,306 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 HYR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 120
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 HYR was last recorded at 87,306 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 7,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 79,734 miles · 1 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,572 miles
- Average per year
- 4,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 87,306 miles
- 2021 – 79,734 miles
- 2019 – 68,162 miles
- 2018 – 66,887 miles
- 2017 – 64,980 miles
- 2016 – 62,775 miles
- 2015 – 61,431 miles
- 2014 – 59,016 miles
- 2013 – 55,944 miles
- 2012 – 53,674 miles
- 2011 – 47,677 miles
- 2010 – 40,301 miles
- 2009 – 32,272 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Engine covers + under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 15 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,306 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 87,306 miles
- Test number
- 735255128316
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,305 miles (+7,571)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,305 miles
- Test number
- 203808414505
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,734 miles (+11,572)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 79,734 miles
- Test number
- 554094017669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,162 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,162 miles
- Test number
- 226206541312
- AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
Fail68,162 miles (+1,275)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,162 miles
- Test number
- 915815316009
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine covers + under tray fitted
Pass66,887 miles (+1,907)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 66,887 miles
- Test number
- 717864733099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,980 miles (+2,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 64,980 miles
- Test number
- 214936762196
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,775 miles (+1,344)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 62,775 miles
- Test number
- 328243549114
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,431 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 61,431 miles
- Test number
- 319990976997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,431 miles (+2,415)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,431 miles
- Test number
- 150763295662
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass59,016 miles (+3,072)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 59,016 miles
- Test number
- 648629954205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,944 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 55,944 miles
- Test number
- 515135553269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,674 miles (+5,997)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 53,674 miles
- Test number
- 947495652263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,677 miles (+7,376)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 47,677 miles
- Test number
- 977327651207
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,301 miles (+8,029)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 40,301 miles
- Test number
- 671268250236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 32,272 miles
- Test number
- 591608459212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 HYR
- Does J8 HYR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J8 HYR expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J8 HYR?
- The MOT on J8 HYR expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J8 HYR done?
- J8 HYR was recorded at 87,306 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
- Has J8 HYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 HYR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on J8 HYR 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 HYR find?
- J8 HYR passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.
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