BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 2,979 cc
L8 JPVMOT history
L8 JPV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 114,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 114,357 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 JPV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 9 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 JPV was last recorded at 114,357 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Jan 2012: 25,920 miles, lower than 26,920 miles on 30 Jan 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,356 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,357 miles
- 2023 – 105,442 miles
- 2022 – 101,322 miles
- 2021 – 95,425 miles
- 2020 – 88,153 miles
- 2019 – 80,153 miles
- 2018 – 70,977 miles
- 2017 – 62,529 miles
- 2016 – 58,179 miles
- 2015 – 50,461 miles
- 2014 – 45,146 miles
- 2013 – 37,762 miles
- 2012 – 25,920 miles
- 2011 – 18,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,357 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,357 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 114,357 miles
- Test number
- 472178741252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail114,356 miles (+8,914)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,356 miles
- Test number
- 693263845680
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,442 miles (+4,120)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 105,442 miles
- Test number
- 926549822290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,322 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 101,322 miles
- Test number
- 802691340924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,301 miles (+5,876)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,301 miles
- Test number
- 327872097742
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,425 miles (+7,272)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 95,425 miles
- Test number
- 327754661858
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass88,153 miles (+8,000)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 88,153 miles
- Test number
- 919937335906
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,153 miles (+9,176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 80,153 miles
- Test number
- 737026203419
- 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))
Pass70,977 miles (+8,448)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,977 miles
- Test number
- 670833333244
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight wear on inside edges
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass62,529 miles (+4,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 62,529 miles
- Test number
- 305103743716
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen
Pass58,179 miles (+7,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 58,179 miles
- Test number
- 434068675630
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass50,461 miles (+5,315)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 50,461 miles
- Test number
- 776544275104
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,146 miles (+642)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 45,146 miles
- Test number
- 776525174156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,504 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 44,504 miles
- Test number
- 635940714065
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail44,504 miles (+6,742)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,504 miles
- Test number
- 118579704417
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,762 miles (+11,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 37,762 miles
- Test number
- 116709323428
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass25,920 miles (-1,000)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,920 miles
- Test number
- 247581632093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,920 miles (+8,228)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,920 miles
- Test number
- 847800232080
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass18,692 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 18,692 miles
- Test number
- 577611761010
- Note(both) front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteCut on offside front tyre outer side wall but cord not exposed
- NoteDamage to offside door
- NotePlastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection
Questions about L8 JPV
- Does L8 JPV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 JPV expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 JPV?
- The MOT on L8 JPV expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 JPV done?
- L8 JPV was recorded at 114,357 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 6,587 miles a year.
- Has L8 JPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 JPV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 JPV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 JPV find?
- L8 JPV passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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