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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S8 JMXMOT history

S8 JMX is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 165,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

S8 JMX black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2026
Mileage
165,607 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JMX was last recorded at 165,607 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,607 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,607 miles
  • 2024 – 158,804 miles
  • 2023 – 153,872 miles
  • 2022 – 148,142 miles
  • 2021 – 144,110 miles
  • 2020 – 137,363 miles
  • 2019 – 126,668 miles
  • 2018 – 120,644 miles
  • 2017 – 112,851 miles
  • 2016 – 102,803 miles
  • 2015 – 89,210 miles
  • 2014 – 80,695 miles
  • 2013 – 68,528 miles
  • 2012 – 56,100 miles
  • 2011 – 42,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,607 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear top arms (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,607 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,607 miles
    Test number
    982993906623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail165,607 miles (+6,803)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,607 miles
    Test number
    726978445895
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass158,804 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,804 miles
    Test number
    631841504088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,872 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    153,872 miles
    Test number
    698231534171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,142 miles (+4,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,142 miles
    Test number
    144456898463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass144,110 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,110 miles
    Test number
    933588166887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail144,106 miles (+6,743)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,106 miles
    Test number
    949012030125
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass137,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,363 miles
    Test number
    852614097534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,363 miles (+10,695)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,363 miles
    Test number
    434323885424
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass126,668 miles (+6,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    276347247833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker top bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker top bush worn
  11. Pass120,644 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,644 miles
    Test number
    436448033984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear top arms (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail120,630 miles (+7,779)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,630 miles
    Test number
    355856808103
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear top arms (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass112,851 miles (+10,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,851 miles
    Test number
    107333030709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass102,803 miles (+13,593)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    102,803 miles
    Test number
    547436220852
    • DangerousNearside Rear tyre has a nail
  15. Pass89,210 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,210 miles
    Test number
    846214135022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,207 miles (+8,512)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    555323635014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass80,695 miles (+12,167)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    279101234070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    399001133049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,528 miles (+12,428)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,528 miles
    Test number
    798560633043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass56,100 miles (+13,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    109674832495
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Pass42,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,887 miles
    Test number
    807346641081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 JMX

Does S8 JMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 JMX expired on 24 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 JMX?
The MOT on S8 JMX expired on 24 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 JMX done?
S8 JMX was recorded at 165,607 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 8,772 miles a year.
Has S8 JMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JMX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 JMX 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 S8 JMX find?
S8 JMX passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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