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BMW 3 Series

White · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

J8 LXKMOT history

J8 LXK is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 119,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

J8 LXK white BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,970 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LXK was last recorded at 119,970 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 10,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
109,707 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,263 miles
Average per year
7,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,970 miles
  • 2025 – 109,707 miles
  • 2024 – 99,535 miles
  • 2023 – 87,580 miles
  • 2022 – 74,688 miles
  • 2021 – 69,577 miles
  • 2020 – 64,470 miles
  • 2019 – 58,905 miles
  • 2018 – 54,494 miles
  • 2017 – 48,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,970 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,970 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,970 miles
    Test number
    538512555276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,707 miles
    Test number
    743850810532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,707 miles (+10,172)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,707 miles
    Test number
    954891641555
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass99,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,535 miles
    Test number
    312560938540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail99,535 miles (+11,955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,535 miles
    Test number
    155324420501
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass87,580 miles (+12,892)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    894279704684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,688 miles (+5,111)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,688 miles
    Test number
    641801144494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,577 miles (+5,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,577 miles
    Test number
    906747067093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass64,470 miles (+5,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,470 miles
    Test number
    571962953021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass58,905 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    58,905 miles
    Test number
    675833787123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,494 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    54,494 miles
    Test number
    400327204758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,637 miles
    Test number
    936002218148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J8 LXK

Does J8 LXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LXK is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LXK?
The MOT on J8 LXK is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LXK done?
J8 LXK was recorded at 119,970 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,990 miles a year.
Has J8 LXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LXK has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 LXK 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 LXK find?
J8 LXK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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