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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,171 cc

J8 OLOMOT history

J8 OLO is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

J8 OLO blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,373 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OLO was last recorded at 121,373 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 2,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2015: 83,992 miles, lower than 84,203 miles on 13 Mar 2014.

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
118,935 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,438 miles
Average per year
3,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,373 miles
  • 2024 – 118,935 miles
  • 2023 – 115,933 miles
  • 2022 – 113,201 miles
  • 2021 – 110,301 miles
  • 2020 – 106,905 miles
  • 2019 – 101,563 miles
  • 2018 – 98,166 miles
  • 2017 – 94,226 miles
  • 2016 – 89,376 miles
  • 2015 – 83,992 miles
  • 2014 – 84,203 miles
  • 2013 – 72,029 miles
  • 2012 – 68,605 miles
  • 2011 – 64,617 miles
  • 2010 – 61,587 miles
  • 2009 – 58,326 miles
  • 2008 – 54,015 miles
  • 2007 – 49,216 miles
  • 2006 – 46,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2014

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,373 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,373 miles
    Test number
    283185427659
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail121,373 miles (+2,438)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,373 miles
    Test number
    281667059826
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both side (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass118,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,935 miles
    Test number
    747842173058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail118,935 miles (+3,002)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,935 miles
    Test number
    724551218818
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,933 miles (+2,732)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,933 miles
    Test number
    698945699724
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass113,201 miles (+2,900)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,201 miles
    Test number
    494695485981
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass110,301 miles (+3,396)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,301 miles
    Test number
    344918457539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass106,905 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,905 miles
    Test number
    228823938913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail106,904 miles (+5,341)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,904 miles
    Test number
    326326658296
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,563 miles (+3,397)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,563 miles
    Test number
    204770877242
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped on ns (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass98,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    685381808665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,166 miles (+3,940)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,166 miles
    Test number
    850896577609
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass94,226 miles (+4,850)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,226 miles
    Test number
    256819342028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass89,376 miles (+5,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    598800426369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  15. Pass83,992 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    138135675003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level om min

  16. Fail83,992 miles (-211)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    667732975022
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass84,203 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    195172774058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail84,203 miles (+6,977)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    925152874041
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail77,226 miles (+5,197)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,226 miles
    Test number
    846824564052
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass72,029 miles (+3,424)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,029 miles
    Test number
    548191973007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBothside number plate stick on to old number plate

  21. Pass68,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    765839462033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail68,605 miles (+3,988)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,605 miles
    Test number
    896431262056
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,617 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    199129361092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,587 miles (+3,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,587 miles
    Test number
    841290970091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass58,326 miles (+4,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,326 miles
    Test number
    431222779083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass54,015 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,015 miles
    Test number
    190047588453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,216 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    324185767069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,461 miles
    Test number
    520581496002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 OLO

Does J8 OLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 OLO is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 OLO?
The MOT on J8 OLO is valid until 6 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 OLO done?
J8 OLO was recorded at 121,373 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
Has J8 OLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OLO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 OLO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 OLO find?
J8 OLO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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