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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

T8 JWVMOT history

T8 JWV is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,707 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 JWV
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
7 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 JWV was last recorded at 172,707 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,707 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,707 miles
  • 2025 – 168,864 miles
  • 2024 – 163,702 miles
  • 2023 – 159,003 miles
  • 2022 – 153,195 miles
  • 2020 – 141,692 miles
  • 2019 – 134,758 miles
  • 2017 – 113,873 miles
  • 2016 – 106,404 miles
  • 2015 – 94,043 miles
  • 2014 – 75,546 miles
  • 2013 – 58,795 miles
  • 2012 – 41,138 miles
  • 2011 – 20,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,707 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,707 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,707 miles
    Test number
    711383623912
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail172,707 miles (+3,843)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,707 miles
    Test number
    455617955104
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass168,864 miles (+5,162)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,864 miles
    Test number
    973477572296
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in plate (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass163,702 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    163,702 miles
    Test number
    440642689607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail163,702 miles (+4,699)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,702 miles
    Test number
    136408761848
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass159,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,003 miles
    Test number
    572562967021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail159,003 miles (+5,808)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,003 miles
    Test number
    299299230557
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass153,195 miles (+11,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    153,195 miles
    Test number
    152343643344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,692 miles
    Test number
    530407727416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,692 miles (+6,934)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,692 miles
    Test number
    528415402135
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass134,758 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    672803926278
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail134,758 miles (+8,699)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    120814367624
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to cords being exposed (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass126,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    175300215275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,059 miles (+12,186)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    564892605692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass113,873 miles (+7,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,873 miles
    Test number
    137606883134
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust joining clamp corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low on inner edges.

  16. Pass106,404 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,404 miles
    Test number
    691192588780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,395 miles (+12,352)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,395 miles
    Test number
    142798635607
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed and below 1.6mm. (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

  18. Pass94,043 miles (+346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    94,043 miles
    Test number
    569005615227
    • NoteFront tyres worn

  19. Fail93,697 miles (+18,151)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,697 miles
    Test number
    305440215244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • NoteExhaust emission trigger point not met
    • NoteFront tyres worn
    • NoteTrims fitted to outersills and undersides

  20. Pass75,546 miles (+16,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    267568574453
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut to tread

  21. Pass58,795 miles (+17,657)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,795 miles
    Test number
    249728693165
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to around 2mm

  22. Pass41,138 miles (+21,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,138 miles
    Test number
    426298702275
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low on edges.

  23. Pass20,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,102 miles
    Test number
    325928081198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 JWV

Does T8 JWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 JWV is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 JWV?
The MOT on T8 JWV is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 JWV done?
T8 JWV was recorded at 172,707 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 10,360 miles a year.
Has T8 JWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 JWV has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 JWV 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 JWV find?
T8 JWV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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