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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 2,494 cc

J8 KBRMOT history

J8 KBR is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

J8 KBR green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,583 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KBR was last recorded at 106,583 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 4,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,301 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,282 miles
Average per year
3,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,583 miles
  • 2024 – 102,301 miles
  • 2023 – 101,066 miles
  • 2022 – 100,287 miles
  • 2021 – 97,578 miles
  • 2018 – 92,418 miles
  • 2017 – 87,768 miles
  • 2016 – 82,288 miles
  • 2015 – 79,017 miles
  • 2014 – 75,540 miles
  • 2013 – 72,355 miles
  • 2012 – 68,590 miles
  • 2010 – 64,677 miles
  • 2009 – 59,495 miles
  • 2008 – 54,331 miles
  • 2007 – 48,330 miles
  • 2006 – 42,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,583 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,583 miles (+4,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    275096749557
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,301 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    194913941023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    931268856224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail101,066 miles (+779)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,066 miles
    Test number
    192682481218
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,287 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,287 miles
    Test number
    375458539898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,578 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,578 miles
    Test number
    394208877293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    763119854202
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail92,418 miles (+4,650)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    342030991038
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass87,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    817574196738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,768 miles (+5,480)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    837823445381
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass82,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    989727122010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail82,288 miles (+3,271)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    254482732920
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass79,017 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,017 miles
    Test number
    425532165063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail79,017 miles (+3,477)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,017 miles
    Test number
    818742065058
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail75,540 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    296743364062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass75,540 miles (+3,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    617953564000
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail72,355 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    485109853094
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass72,355 miles (+3,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,355 miles
    Test number
    545989253026
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass68,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    709592162054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,590 miles (+3,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,590 miles
    Test number
    285111062046
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass64,677 miles (+5,182)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    550106420340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,495 miles (+5,164)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    692797329301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,331 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    431146128473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass54,331 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    852056528346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,330 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,330 miles
    Test number
    510126527306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    833988067011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,324 miles (+3,667)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    951598067033
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass42,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,657 miles
    Test number
    372975656022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 KBR

Does J8 KBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KBR is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 KBR?
The MOT on J8 KBR is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KBR done?
J8 KBR was recorded at 106,583 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 3,239 miles a year.
Has J8 KBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KBR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 KBR 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 KBR find?
J8 KBR passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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