BMW 3 Series
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc
J8 VFSMOT history
J8 VFS is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,890 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 108,890 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,799 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 VFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 13 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 VFS was last recorded at 108,890 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 108,189 miles · 13 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 701 miles
- Average per year
- 5,799 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,890 miles
- 2025 – 86,445 miles
- 2024 – 70,763 miles
- 2023 – 63,602 miles
- 2022 – 58,834 miles
- 2021 – 52,480 miles
- 2020 – 48,878 miles
- 2019 – 43,503 miles
- 2018 – 33,992 miles
- 2017 – 33,484 miles
- 2016 – 32,760 miles
- 2015 – 31,809 miles
- 2014 – 29,423 miles
- 2013 – 27,031 miles
- 2012 – 23,804 miles
- 2011 – 20,446 miles
- 2010 – 15,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,890 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,890 miles (+701)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 108,890 miles
- Test number
- 274468418048
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail108,189 miles (+21,744)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,189 miles
- Test number
- 874740250474
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,445 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,445 miles
- Test number
- 771703296978
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail86,445 miles (+15,682)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,445 miles
- Test number
- 328488390777
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,763 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 70,763 miles
- Test number
- 817693624075
- AdvisorySlight noise from rear axle area possible rear differential / wheel bearing
Fail70,761 miles (+7,159)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,761 miles
- Test number
- 818479063903
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight noise from rear axle area possible rear differential / wheel bearing
Pass63,602 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 63,602 miles
- Test number
- 823922455354
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail63,600 miles (+4,766)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,600 miles
- Test number
- 705749289898
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inoperative but due vehicle older than 2009, not a failure.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,834 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 58,834 miles
- Test number
- 402906976249
- 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))
Fail58,834 miles (+6,354)4 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,834 miles
- Test number
- 698947483969
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass52,480 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 52,480 miles
- Test number
- 470314744417
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,878 miles (+5,375)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 48,878 miles
- Test number
- 628384508303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,503 miles (+9,511)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 43,503 miles
- Test number
- 602861638549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass33,992 miles (+508)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 33,992 miles
- Test number
- 217175451681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,484 miles (+724)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 33,484 miles
- Test number
- 261717624354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,760 miles (+951)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 32,760 miles
- Test number
- 589166960842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,809 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 31,809 miles
- Test number
- 237930055086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,423 miles (+2,392)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 29,423 miles
- Test number
- 175795354075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,031 miles (+3,227)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 27,031 miles
- Test number
- 346226153026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,804 miles (+3,358)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 23,804 miles
- Test number
- 187188252477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,446 miles (+5,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,446 miles
- Test number
- 115222251405
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass15,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 15,265 miles
- Test number
- 831493650069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 VFS
- Does J8 VFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VFS is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 VFS?
- The MOT on J8 VFS is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J8 VFS done?
- J8 VFS was recorded at 108,890 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,799 miles a year.
- Has J8 VFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 VFS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on J8 VFS 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 VFS find?
- J8 VFS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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