
BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc
J8 TXOMOT history
J8 TXO is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 121,965 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 121,965 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 12,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 TXO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 TXO was last recorded at 121,965 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 11,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,779 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,186 miles
- Average per year
- 12,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,965 miles
- 2025 – 110,779 miles
- 2024 – 99,935 miles
- 2023 – 89,063 miles
- 2022 – 73,697 miles
- 2021 – 60,658 miles
- 2020 – 48,396 miles
- 2019 – 32,063 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 1 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,965 miles (+11,186)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 121,965 miles
- Test number
- 890267876753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,779 miles (+10,844)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 110,779 miles
- Test number
- 238968347787
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass99,935 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 99,935 miles
- Test number
- 707295595692
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush also worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (off side and near side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail99,935 miles (+10,872)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,935 miles
- Test number
- 258836828963
- DangerousBraking system warning lamp indicates a braking fault
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm pin or bush also worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (off side and near side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,063 miles (+15,366)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 89,063 miles
- Test number
- 615089133213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,697 miles (+13,039)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 73,697 miles
- Test number
- 339003680303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,658 miles (+12,262)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 60,658 miles
- Test number
- 457997198430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,396 miles (+16,333)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 48,396 miles
- Test number
- 586530097450
- AdvisoryAdvise both front lower arm bushes
- AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres /condition
Pass32,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 32,063 miles
- Test number
- 523910050287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 TXO
- Does J8 TXO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 TXO is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 TXO?
- The MOT on J8 TXO is valid until 30 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 TXO done?
- J8 TXO was recorded at 121,965 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 12,847 miles a year.
- Has J8 TXO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 TXO has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on J8 TXO 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 TXO find?
- J8 TXO passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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