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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

K8 JFMMOT history

K8 JFM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

K8 JFM silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,725 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 JFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 JFM was last recorded at 113,725 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 1,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,416 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1,309 miles
Average per year
3,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,725 miles
  • 2025 – 105,288 miles
  • 2024 – 99,694 miles
  • 2022 – 90,942 miles
  • 2021 – 81,390 miles
  • 2020 – 72,837 miles
  • 2019 – 72,724 miles
  • 2018 – 72,708 miles
  • 2017 – 72,328 miles
  • 2016 – 71,928 miles
  • 2015 – 71,500 miles
  • 2014 – 70,800 miles
  • 2013 – 68,510 miles
  • 2012 – 65,672 miles
  • 2011 – 63,263 miles
  • 2010 – 57,084 miles
  • 2009 – 53,073 miles
  • 2008 – 48,463 miles
  • 2007 – 44,338 miles
  • 2006 – 39,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,725 miles
    Test number
    684516466233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,725 miles (+1,309)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,725 miles
    Test number
    342229098375
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,416 miles (+7,128)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    901011353412
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,288 miles (+5,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    105,288 miles
    Test number
    335165767155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,694 miles (+8,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    980256534664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,942 miles (+9,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    90,942 miles
    Test number
    562712953130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,390 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,390 miles
    Test number
    493563043634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,837 miles (+113)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,837 miles
    Test number
    897371944297
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,724 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    545231076353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail72,724 miles (+16)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,724 miles
    Test number
    819216509135
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,708 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    722842205851
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread starting to lift 225/40/18

  12. Pass72,328 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    376748744983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,928 miles (+428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    347783489726
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wear inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,500 miles (+700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,500 miles
    Test number
    999037169197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,800 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    387401254415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,510 miles (+2,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    567289543243
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass65,672 miles (+2,409)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,672 miles
    Test number
    866591752261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,263 miles (+6,179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,263 miles
    Test number
    479998041261
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Pass57,084 miles (+4,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,084 miles
    Test number
    123572340285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass53,073 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    360023549460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,463 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,463 miles
    Test number
    430837448214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,338 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,338 miles
    Test number
    400279547213
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail44,324 miles (+5,105)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,324 miles
    Test number
    734778447285
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass39,219 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,219 miles
    Test number
    152370956275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,218 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,218 miles
    Test number
    911239646290
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish

Questions about K8 JFM

Does K8 JFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 JFM is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 JFM?
The MOT on K8 JFM is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 JFM done?
K8 JFM was recorded at 113,725 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,755 miles a year.
Has K8 JFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 JFM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 JFM 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 JFM find?
K8 JFM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive.

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