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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,997 cc

J8 OFCMOT history

J8 OFC is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

J8 OFC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,094 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
16 passed · 0 failed
Per year
9,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OFC was last recorded at 165,094 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 19,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
145,754 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
19,340 miles
Average per year
9,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,094 miles
  • 2025 – 145,754 miles
  • 2024 – 136,910 miles
  • 2023 – 125,739 miles
  • 2022 – 117,297 miles
  • 2021 – 107,041 miles
  • 2020 – 95,642 miles
  • 2019 – 85,375 miles
  • 2018 – 76,801 miles
  • 2017 – 71,859 miles
  • 2016 – 64,912 miles
  • 2015 – 57,941 miles
  • 2014 – 51,019 miles
  • 2013 – 44,789 miles
  • 2012 – 39,417 miles
  • 2011 – 26,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,094 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,094 miles (+19,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,094 miles
    Test number
    673169248820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,754 miles (+8,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,754 miles
    Test number
    230778259333
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass136,910 miles (+11,171)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,910 miles
    Test number
    361437223302
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass125,739 miles (+8,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,739 miles
    Test number
    494703473942
    • AdvisorySteering slightly stiff
  5. Pass117,297 miles (+10,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    117,297 miles
    Test number
    989365144887
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted, both rear tyrers on 2mm left
  6. Pass107,041 miles (+11,399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,041 miles
    Test number
    523114638221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flex hoses starting to crack
  7. Pass95,642 miles (+10,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    699438952777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass85,375 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,375 miles
    Test number
    166912709496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,801 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,801 miles
    Test number
    359121199433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,859 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    874964738514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,912 miles (+6,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    782915411196
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components
  12. Pass57,941 miles (+6,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    479183625034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass51,019 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    186423524096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,789 miles (+5,372)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,789 miles
    Test number
    549070933015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,417 miles (+12,586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,417 miles
    Test number
    285198702255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,831 miles
    Test number
    996603361072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 OFC

Does J8 OFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OFC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 OFC?
The MOT on J8 OFC is valid until 29 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 OFC done?
J8 OFC was recorded at 165,094 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 9,309 miles a year.
Has J8 OFC ever failed its MOT?
No. J8 OFC has passed all 16 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on J8 OFC 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 OFC find?
J8 OFC passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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