BMW M3
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 3,246 cc
J8 VRJMOT history
J8 VRJ is a red petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 83,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 83,998 mi
- At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J8 VRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- M3
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,246 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 24 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J8 VRJ was last recorded at 83,998 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 4,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,703 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,295 miles
- Average per year
- 3,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,998 miles
- 2025 – 79,703 miles
- 2022 – 79,311 miles
- 2021 – 79,018 miles
- 2018 – 78,570 miles
- 2017 – 73,790 miles
- 2016 – 69,390 miles
- 2014 – 63,494 miles
- 2013 – 56,293 miles
- 2012 – 50,776 miles
- 2011 – 43,249 miles
- 2009 – 38,123 miles
- 2008 – 33,247 miles
- 2007 – 27,523 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,998 miles
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,998 miles (+4,295)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 83,998 miles
- Test number
- 641220111958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,703 miles (+392)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 79,703 miles
- Test number
- 230475267042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,311 miles (+293)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 79,311 miles
- Test number
- 617488818812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,018 miles (+448)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 79,018 miles
- Test number
- 456510604382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,570 miles (+4,780)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 78,570 miles
- Test number
- 855410080267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,790 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 73,790 miles
- Test number
- 458201975627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,786 miles (+4,396)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,786 miles
- Test number
- 967659084970
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass69,390 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 69,390 miles
- Test number
- 510087237265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail69,386 miles (+5,892)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,386 miles
- Test number
- 385177895832
- FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,494 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 63,494 miles
- Test number
- 378169874432
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls but not of a depth to reach cords
Fail63,494 miles (+7,201)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,494 miles
- Test number
- 508546174202
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres have cuts on inner sidewalls but not of a depth to reach cords
Pass56,293 miles (+5,517)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 56,293 miles
- Test number
- 328927573453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,776 miles (+7,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,776 miles
- Test number
- 665448172249
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 43,249 miles
- Test number
- 678210181220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,249 miles (+5,126)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,249 miles
- Test number
- 439469771264
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass38,123 miles (+4,876)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 38,123 miles
- Test number
- 574097639224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,247 miles (+5,724)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 33,247 miles
- Test number
- 113978418282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 27,523 miles
- Test number
- 213751947269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J8 VRJ
- Does J8 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VRJ is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J8 VRJ?
- The MOT on J8 VRJ is valid until 27 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 VRJ done?
- J8 VRJ was recorded at 83,998 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
- Has J8 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J8 VRJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2017.
- Has the mileage on J8 VRJ 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 VRJ find?
- J8 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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