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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

J8 LMEMOT history

J8 LME is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 125,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

J8 LME blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
125,417 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LME was last recorded at 125,417 miles on 18 May 2026, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2010: 72,224 miles, lower than 91,763 miles on 8 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,578 miles · 24 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
839 miles
Average per year
2,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,417 miles
  • 2020 – 124,578 miles
  • 2017 – 122,897 miles
  • 2016 – 117,267 miles
  • 2015 – 106,331 miles
  • 2014 – 95,571 miles
  • 2013 – 89,771 miles
  • 2012 – 84,502 miles
  • 2011 – 81,121 miles
  • 2010 – 72,224 miles
  • 2009 – 91,763 miles
  • 2008 – 86,143 miles
  • 2007 – 78,407 miles
  • 2006 – 69,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,417 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,417 miles (+839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    125,417 miles
    Test number
    884436067815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass124,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,578 miles
    Test number
    487926178651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,578 miles (+1,681)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,578 miles
    Test number
    319824881402
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass122,897 miles (+5,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,897 miles
    Test number
    645267263528
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light is on
    • AdvisoryPuncture warning light is on

  5. Pass117,267 miles (+10,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,267 miles
    Test number
    449579697431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slighty play in hub/suspension bush

  6. Fail106,331 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    249086595154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  7. Pass106,331 miles (+10,760)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    407886595147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,571 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    745567314114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,771 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,771 miles
    Test number
    789016173031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,502 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,502 miles
    Test number
    347963282088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,121 miles (+8,897)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    126260511194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteSlight roughness osf wheel bearing

  12. Fail72,224 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,224 miles
    Test number
    412460010125
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass72,224 miles (-19,539)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    72,224 miles
    Test number
    481530110175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,763 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    591688629130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,143 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    86,143 miles
    Test number
    221860898404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,407 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    964544397166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail78,398 miles (+8,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,398 miles
    Test number
    112432397158
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass69,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    69,999 miles
    Test number
    303996406211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LME

Does J8 LME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LME is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LME?
The MOT on J8 LME is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LME done?
J8 LME was recorded at 125,417 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,797 miles a year.
Has J8 LME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LME has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on J8 LME ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 LME find?
J8 LME passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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