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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

X8 GTJMOT history

X8 GTJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

X8 GTJ black 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,844 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 GTJ
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
24 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 GTJ was last recorded at 146,844 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,053 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
791 miles
Average per year
8,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,844 miles
  • 2025 – 146,053 miles
  • 2024 – 144,762 miles
  • 2023 – 144,382 miles
  • 2022 – 143,163 miles
  • 2021 – 139,005 miles
  • 2020 – 136,475 miles
  • 2019 – 113,438 miles
  • 2018 – 88,084 miles
  • 2017 – 66,271 miles
  • 2016 – 54,440 miles
  • 2015 – 50,393 miles
  • 2014 – 46,645 miles
  • 2013 – 40,606 miles
  • 2012 – 33,656 miles
  • 2011 – 25,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,844 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,844 miles
    Test number
    135189380288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,053 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    146,053 miles
    Test number
    682588017054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,052 miles (+1,290)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,052 miles
    Test number
    517289301901
    • DangerousCentral Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass144,762 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,762 miles
    Test number
    865969511604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,382 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,382 miles
    Test number
    859098105111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail144,381 miles (+1,218)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,381 miles
    Test number
    480439262695
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,163 miles (+4,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,163 miles
    Test number
    894000486151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass139,005 miles (+2,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,005 miles
    Test number
    708479733424
    • 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))

  9. Pass136,475 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,475 miles
    Test number
    697512032522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail136,461 miles (+23,023)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,461 miles
    Test number
    845596178580
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,438 miles (+25,354)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,438 miles
    Test number
    775521752654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,084 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    245584238737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,858 miles (+21,587)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,858 miles
    Test number
    379435172887
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Steering knuckle ball joint/ bottom arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer bulb not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

  14. Pass66,271 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    404461646715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,196 miles (+11,756)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,196 miles
    Test number
    994386902457
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass54,440 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,440 miles
    Test number
    785766391570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    648764215115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,393 miles (+3,748)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,393 miles
    Test number
    238044315145
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass46,645 miles (+6,039)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    768987194049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  20. Pass40,606 miles (+6,950)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,606 miles
    Test number
    147412293485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,656 miles
    Test number
    378111802177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,656 miles (+8,445)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,656 miles
    Test number
    818271902147
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass25,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,211 miles
    Test number
    717115801140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 GTJ

Does X8 GTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 GTJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 GTJ?
The MOT on X8 GTJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 GTJ done?
X8 GTJ was recorded at 146,844 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,128 miles a year.
Has X8 GTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 GTJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 GTJ 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 X8 GTJ find?
X8 GTJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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