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White · Diesel · 2011 · 2,000 cc

J8 LCVMOT history

J8 LCV is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 3 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 124,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

J8 LCV white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,768 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LCV was last recorded at 124,768 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 6,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
118,238 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,530 miles
Average per year
8,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,768 miles
  • 2024 – 118,238 miles
  • 2023 – 109,721 miles
  • 2022 – 101,294 miles
  • 2021 – 93,566 miles
  • 2020 – 88,320 miles
  • 2019 – 76,554 miles
  • 2018 – 61,206 miles
  • 2017 – 49,695 miles
  • 2016 – 41,981 miles
  • 2015 – 40,484 miles
  • 2014 – 29,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,768 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,768 miles
    Test number
    372142592388
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail124,768 miles (+6,530)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,768 miles
    Test number
    562719770181
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass118,238 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,238 miles
    Test number
    444883671898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,721 miles (+8,427)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,721 miles
    Test number
    446820390589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,294 miles (+7,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,294 miles
    Test number
    308757590093
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass93,566 miles (+5,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    980469901686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass88,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    491353828672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,320 miles (+11,766)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,320 miles
    Test number
    976345031293
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
  9. Pass76,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,554 miles
    Test number
    192420748278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,552 miles (+15,346)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,552 miles
    Test number
    195718320673
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  11. Pass61,206 miles (+11,511)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,206 miles
    Test number
    440276476657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,695 miles (+7,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    144419661943
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass41,981 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,981 miles
    Test number
    590503064093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    516665866689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,484 miles (+4,692)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    862285494659
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES
  16. Pass35,792 miles (+6,083)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    186633765414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass29,709 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,709 miles
    Test number
    999351674090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about J8 LCV

Does J8 LCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 LCV expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 LCV?
The MOT on J8 LCV expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 LCV done?
J8 LCV was recorded at 124,768 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 8,224 miles a year.
Has J8 LCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LCV has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 LCV 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 LCV find?
J8 LCV passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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