BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,793 cc
J8 OAUMOT history
J8 OAU is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 38,026 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 38,026 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 18 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 338 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 OAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 OAU was last recorded at 38,026 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 37,816 miles · 30 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 210 miles
- Average per year
- 338 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,026 miles
- 2021 – 37,531 miles
- 2020 – 37,407 miles
- 2019 – 37,170 miles
- 2018 – 36,863 miles
- 2017 – 36,528 miles
- 2016 – 36,245 miles
- 2015 – 35,935 miles
- 2014 – 35,694 miles
- 2013 – 35,447 miles
- 2012 – 35,149 miles
- 2011 – 34,684 miles
- 2010 – 34,075 miles
- 2009 – 33,478 miles
- 2008 – 32,733 miles
- 2007 – 31,827 miles
- 2006 – 31,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,026 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 38,026 miles
- Test number
- 201468817261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,816 miles (+285)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 37,816 miles
- Test number
- 102742826745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,531 miles (+124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 37,531 miles
- Test number
- 386179769574
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Pass37,407 miles (+237)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 37,407 miles
- Test number
- 630289958192
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Pass37,170 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 37,170 miles
- Test number
- 456009708229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,863 miles (+335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 36,863 miles
- Test number
- 255795446089
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
Pass36,528 miles (+283)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 36,528 miles
- Test number
- 861663021795
- AdvisoryHandbrake performance low
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass36,245 miles (+310)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 36,245 miles
- Test number
- 273759484616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,935 miles (+241)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 35,935 miles
- Test number
- 437839125077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,694 miles (+247)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 35,694 miles
- Test number
- 456450334019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,447 miles (+298)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 35,447 miles
- Test number
- 335860853003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,149 miles (+465)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 35,149 miles
- Test number
- 135522452012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,684 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 34,684 miles
- Test number
- 345743051011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,682 miles (+607)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,682 miles
- Test number
- 126292951409
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass34,075 miles (+597)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 34,075 miles
- Test number
- 142128540436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,478 miles (+745)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 33,478 miles
- Test number
- 531189249013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,733 miles (+906)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 32,733 miles
- Test number
- 904599438032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,827 miles (+739)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 31,827 miles
- Test number
- 602986147087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 31,088 miles
- Test number
- 312773356098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 OAU
- Does J8 OAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OAU is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 OAU?
- The MOT on J8 OAU is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 OAU done?
- J8 OAU was recorded at 38,026 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 338 miles a year.
- Has J8 OAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 OAU has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2011.
- Has the mileage on J8 OAU 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 OAU find?
- J8 OAU passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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