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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K8 JFJMOT history

K8 JFJ is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 14 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

K8 JFJ blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,145 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
14 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JFJ was last recorded at 144,145 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,151 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,994 miles
Average per year
5,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,145 miles
  • 2025 – 138,151 miles
  • 2024 – 134,230 miles
  • 2023 – 133,829 miles
  • 2022 – 132,380 miles
  • 2021 – 130,086 miles
  • 2020 – 129,827 miles
  • 2019 – 124,930 miles
  • 2018 – 119,802 miles
  • 2017 – 113,545 miles
  • 2016 – 108,119 miles
  • 2015 – 98,363 miles
  • 2014 – 91,125 miles
  • 2013 – 73,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,145 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,145 miles (+5,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,145 miles
    Test number
    986148234166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,151 miles (+63)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,151 miles
    Test number
    961624001342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,088 miles (+3,858)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,088 miles
    Test number
    747995066182
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing between K and 8 (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,230 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,230 miles
    Test number
    834941615494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,829 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,829 miles
    Test number
    788988617248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail133,820 miles (+1,440)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,820 miles
    Test number
    439876628546
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,380 miles (+2,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,380 miles
    Test number
    626454193015
    • 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))

  8. Pass130,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    342891575619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,086 miles (+259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,086 miles
    Test number
    288441917774
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass129,827 miles (+4,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    723526464245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,930 miles (+5,128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    124,930 miles
    Test number
    742277534159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,802 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,802 miles
    Test number
    809698701750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,545 miles
    Test number
    458629130435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,546 miles (+1)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,546 miles
    Test number
    907742839904
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

  15. Fail113,545 miles (+5,426)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,545 miles
    Test number
    894334432761
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass108,119 miles (+9,756)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,119 miles
    Test number
    604426548173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    159861255097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,363 miles (+7,238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,363 miles
    Test number
    276631455014
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass91,125 miles (+17,179)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,125 miles
    Test number
    887178334065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,946 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,946 miles
    Test number
    606673333188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,663 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,663 miles
    Test number
    598340733172
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about K8 JFJ

Does K8 JFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JFJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 JFJ?
The MOT on K8 JFJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JFJ done?
K8 JFJ was recorded at 144,145 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,288 miles a year.
Has K8 JFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JFJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 JFJ 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 K8 JFJ find?
K8 JFJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear 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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