BMW 3 Series
Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
J8 VHBMOT history
J8 VHB is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 80,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 80,333 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 VHB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 VHB was last recorded at 80,333 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,114 miles · 30 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,219 miles
- Average per year
- 5,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 80,333 miles
- 2025 – 76,114 miles
- 2024 – 67,839 miles
- 2023 – 61,309 miles
- 2022 – 58,379 miles
- 2021 – 54,801 miles
- 2019 – 45,791 miles
- 2018 – 42,342 miles
- 2017 – 36,264 miles
- 2016 – 28,917 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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 1 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,333 miles (+4,219)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 80,333 miles
- Test number
- 686440782726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,114 miles (+8,275)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 76,114 miles
- Test number
- 314936167248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,839 miles (+6,530)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 67,839 miles
- Test number
- 472862531006
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack
Pass61,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 61,309 miles
- Test number
- 127690037481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,309 miles (+2,930)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,309 miles
- Test number
- 733434862581
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass58,379 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 58,379 miles
- Test number
- 762832540052
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail58,375 miles (+3,574)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,375 miles
- Test number
- 969844807229
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass54,801 miles (+9,010)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 54,801 miles
- Test number
- 401002014303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,791 miles (+3,449)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 45,791 miles
- Test number
- 893788051104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,342 miles (+6,078)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 42,342 miles
- Test number
- 242674820137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,264 miles (+7,347)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 36,264 miles
- Test number
- 409825144140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 28,917 miles
- Test number
- 418170466456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 VHB
- Does J8 VHB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VHB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 VHB?
- The MOT on J8 VHB is valid until 30 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 VHB done?
- J8 VHB was recorded at 80,333 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 5,320 miles a year.
- Has J8 VHB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 VHB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on J8 VHB 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 VHB find?
- J8 VHB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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