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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S8 RJJMOT history

S8 RJJ is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S8 RJJ purple BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
93,340 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RJJ was last recorded at 93,340 miles on 13 May 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,296 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,340 miles
  • 2025 – 93,296 miles
  • 2024 – 93,292 miles
  • 2023 – 93,275 miles
  • 2022 – 93,168 miles
  • 2021 – 93,130 miles
  • 2020 – 92,150 miles
  • 2019 – 91,637 miles
  • 2018 – 91,383 miles
  • 2017 – 90,542 miles
  • 2015 – 89,519 miles
  • 2014 – 88,255 miles
  • 2013 – 87,019 miles
  • 2012 – 86,103 miles
  • 2011 – 83,814 miles
  • 2010 – 80,074 miles
  • 2009 – 70,549 miles
  • 2008 – 62,451 miles
  • 2007 – 52,686 miles
  • 2006 – 46,802 miles
  • 2005 – 42,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,340 miles
  • AdvisoryAll four jacking points corroded but outside structural areas
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion all over underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Floor corrosion outside structural area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Floor Corrosion outside structural area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,340 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    364857771271
    • AdvisoryAll four jacking points corroded but outside structural areas
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion all over underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass93,296 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,296 miles
    Test number
    578474727333
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around jacking points on floor front and rear but outside structural areas

  3. Pass93,292 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    631979241899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,275 miles
    Test number
    799279555642
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corroded

  5. Fail93,273 miles (+105)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,273 miles
    Test number
    777574206069
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor corroded

  6. Pass93,168 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,168 miles
    Test number
    912094410790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,130 miles (+980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,130 miles
    Test number
    271203832567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,150 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,150 miles
    Test number
    268974497305
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor corrosion outside structural area
    • AdvisoryOffside Floor Corrosion outside structural area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,113 miles (+476)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,113 miles
    Test number
    267267230775
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor corrosion outside structural area
    • AdvisoryOffside Floor Corrosion outside structural area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,637 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    91,637 miles
    Test number
    566300607980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion around jacking points

  11. Pass91,383 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,383 miles
    Test number
    829472309666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,542 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,542 miles
    Test number
    763722726497
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,519 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    949134303426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,255 miles (+1,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,255 miles
    Test number
    598796534356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass87,019 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    87,019 miles
    Test number
    449524043342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,103 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,103 miles
    Test number
    626266442363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,814 miles (+3,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,814 miles
    Test number
    496853821406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass80,074 miles (+9,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,074 miles
    Test number
    450665110354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass70,549 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,549 miles
    Test number
    743333129371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,539 miles (+8,088)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    934800429351
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass62,451 miles (+9,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    523180918371
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass52,686 miles (+5,884)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    870086717378
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside/offside rear brake pipe/s are corroded

  23. Pass46,802 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    46,802 miles
    Test number
    843202416318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,681 miles
    Test number
    404182925452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 RJJ

Does S8 RJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 RJJ is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 RJJ?
The MOT on S8 RJJ is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 RJJ done?
S8 RJJ was recorded at 93,340 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has S8 RJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 RJJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 RJJ 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 RJJ find?
S8 RJJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: all four jacking points corroded but outside structural areas; general surface corrosion all over underside of vehicle; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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