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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

J8 LDXMOT history

J8 LDX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

J8 LDX black 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 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,794 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LDX was last recorded at 95,794 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 4,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,668 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,126 miles
Average per year
5,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,794 miles
  • 2024 – 91,668 miles
  • 2023 – 87,640 miles
  • 2022 – 81,338 miles
  • 2021 – 75,849 miles
  • 2020 – 73,937 miles
  • 2019 – 70,532 miles
  • 2018 – 66,651 miles
  • 2017 – 61,926 miles
  • 2016 – 57,926 miles
  • 2015 – 51,448 miles
  • 2014 – 45,138 miles
  • 2013 – 32,064 miles
  • 2012 – 23,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,794 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,794 miles (+4,126)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,794 miles
    Test number
    341167918334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,668 miles (+4,028)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    375868468272
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass87,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    430796291429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,640 miles (+6,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    796162294396
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass81,338 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    998892213418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail81,334 miles (+5,485)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    674364095077
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,849 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,849 miles
    Test number
    393956281383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,937 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    282860456926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,928 miles (+3,396)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,928 miles
    Test number
    141946440225
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass70,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    509423665314
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake req adjustment

  11. Fail70,532 miles (+3,881)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    463280125342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake req adjustment

  12. Pass66,651 miles (+4,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    981873486534
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens dull, headlight paten ok.

  13. Pass61,926 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,926 miles
    Test number
    605000137415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    557647499035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,926 miles (+6,478)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,926 miles
    Test number
    819449957019
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

  16. Pass51,448 miles (+6,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    363880921080
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe clamp cracked though.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Sensor on disc. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass45,138 miles (+6,930)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,138 miles
    Test number
    208558214315
    • NoteEmissions too clean to test
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/f tyre wall

  18. Pass38,208 miles (+6,144)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,208 miles
    Test number
    417377124062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,064 miles (+8,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,064 miles
    Test number
    975448223013
    • NoteNot full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

  20. Pass23,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,673 miles
    Test number
    296896112079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LDX

Does J8 LDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LDX is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 LDX?
The MOT on J8 LDX is valid until 15 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 LDX done?
J8 LDX was recorded at 95,794 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 5,239 miles a year.
Has J8 LDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LDX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 LDX 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 LDX find?
J8 LDX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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