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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,497 cc

J8 KXVMOT history

J8 KXV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

J8 KXV blue 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,287 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KXV was last recorded at 151,287 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 1,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,255 miles · 27 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,032 miles
Average per year
7,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,287 miles
  • 2023 – 150,255 miles
  • 2022 – 126,444 miles
  • 2021 – 113,935 miles
  • 2019 – 108,880 miles
  • 2018 – 104,248 miles
  • 2017 – 98,842 miles
  • 2016 – 94,211 miles
  • 2015 – 89,579 miles
  • 2014 – 82,748 miles
  • 2013 – 76,267 miles
  • 2012 – 69,246 miles
  • 2011 – 61,756 miles
  • 2010 – 52,365 miles
  • 2009 – 38,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear differential has a slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236518415254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,287 miles (+1,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    151,287 miles
    Test number
    682278885987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,255 miles (+23,811)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,255 miles
    Test number
    671161520063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass126,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,444 miles
    Test number
    676378441473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail126,443 miles (+12,508)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,443 miles
    Test number
    707117351994
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyre worn in side (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in side (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,935 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,935 miles
    Test number
    558065868913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,266 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,266 miles
    Test number
    305701684932
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has a slight leak

  8. Fail113,231 miles (+4,351)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,231 miles
    Test number
    303769565222
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential has a slight leak

  9. Pass108,880 miles (+4,632)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,880 miles
    Test number
    941456649374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,248 miles (+5,406)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,248 miles
    Test number
    166191599522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    738991266711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Fail98,842 miles (+4,631)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    928908769626
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass94,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    272378735376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,211 miles (+4,632)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,211 miles
    Test number
    899150797357
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    745957823385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,579 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    323219184364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,748 miles (+6,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,748 miles
    Test number
    997712304323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,267 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,267 miles
    Test number
    298318603365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    505527222327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,246 miles (+6,042)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,246 miles
    Test number
    516316222336
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre on wearbar limit

  21. Pass63,204 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,204 miles
    Test number
    689144652049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,756 miles (+9,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    409438231187
    • NoteAll discs slight surface corrosion.

  23. Pass52,365 miles (+13,500)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    262487540440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,865 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,865 miles
    Test number
    201868539152
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about J8 KXV

Does J8 KXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KXV is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 KXV?
The MOT on J8 KXV is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KXV done?
J8 KXV was recorded at 151,287 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 7,149 miles a year.
Has J8 KXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KXV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 KXV 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 KXV find?
J8 KXV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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