BMW 3 Series
Bronze · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc
T8 JAYMOT history
T8 JAY is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 246,948 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 246,948 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,090 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T8 JAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T8 JAY was last recorded at 246,948 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 3,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 243,809 miles · 27 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,139 miles
- Average per year
- 11,090 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 246,948 miles
- 2021 – 243,809 miles
- 2020 – 240,730 miles
- 2019 – 231,453 miles
- 2018 – 228,873 miles
- 2017 – 224,179 miles
- 2016 – 214,606 miles
- 2014 – 213,062 miles
- 2013 – 204,268 miles
- 2012 – 186,484 miles
- 2011 – 166,556 miles
- 2010 – 147,171 miles
- 2009 – 118,566 miles
- 2008 – 99,623 miles
- 2007 – 79,639 miles
- 2006 – 58,047 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,948 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front fog light smashed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,948 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 246,948 miles
- Test number
- 104983654190
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail246,948 miles (+3,139)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,948 miles
- Test number
- 222268900203
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning noisy operation (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch not working
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass243,809 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 243,809 miles
- Test number
- 745606223412
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light smashed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail243,808 miles (+3,078)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,808 miles
- Test number
- 560005945316
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog light smashed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass240,730 miles (+1)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 240,730 miles
- Test number
- 222759425325
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail240,729 miles (+9,276)1 dangerous4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,729 miles
- Test number
- 515450893064
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens gone light working (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass231,453 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 231,453 miles
- Test number
- 509974526171
- 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))
Pass228,873 miles (+4,694)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 228,873 miles
- Test number
- 265410657941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,179 miles (+9,573)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 224,179 miles
- Test number
- 108874205232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,606 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 214,606 miles
- Test number
- 987734438490
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail214,606 miles (+1,544)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,606 miles
- Test number
- 622658144989
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Pass213,062 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 213,062 miles
- Test number
- 377599984454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,011 miles (+8,743)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,011 miles
- Test number
- 565840064215
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass204,268 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 204,268 miles
- Test number
- 908057653249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail204,268 miles (+17,784)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,268 miles
- Test number
- 247997553223
- FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass186,484 miles (+19,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 186,484 miles
- Test number
- 345012472211
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass166,556 miles (+19,385)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 166,556 miles
- Test number
- 195961271214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,171 miles (+28,605)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 147,171 miles
- Test number
- 730257060277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,566 miles (+18,943)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 118,566 miles
- Test number
- 111302379432
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,623 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 99,623 miles
- Test number
- 844160508123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,618 miles (+19,979)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,618 miles
- Test number
- 702575898003
- FailureNearside Rear 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 has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass79,639 miles (+21,592)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 79,639 miles
- Test number
- 273202087034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,047 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 58,047 miles
- Test number
- 802525796080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,039 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,039 miles
- Test number
- 880194396044
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Questions about T8 JAY
- Does T8 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T8 JAY expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T8 JAY?
- The MOT on T8 JAY expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T8 JAY done?
- T8 JAY was recorded at 246,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 11,090 miles a year.
- Has T8 JAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T8 JAY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on T8 JAY 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 T8 JAY find?
- T8 JAY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside, and 2 more.
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