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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X8 TJVMOT history

X8 TJV is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

X8 TJV blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
89,721 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 TJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 TJV was last recorded at 89,721 miles on 13 May 2025, 1,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,750 miles · 20 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,971 miles
Average per year
3,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,721 miles
  • 2024 – 87,750 miles
  • 2022 – 87,746 miles
  • 2021 – 80,725 miles
  • 2020 – 75,092 miles
  • 2018 – 72,074 miles
  • 2016 – 64,820 miles
  • 2015 – 60,497 miles
  • 2014 – 55,492 miles
  • 2013 – 47,800 miles
  • 2012 – 46,343 miles
  • 2011 – 42,571 miles
  • 2010 – 39,024 miles
  • 2009 – 36,579 miles
  • 2008 – 34,564 miles
  • 2007 – 32,108 miles
  • 2006 – 28,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,721 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    141982363597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,721 miles (+1,971)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    409448743456
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,750 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    87,750 miles
    Test number
    649067651903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,746 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    147915095702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  5. Fail87,746 miles (+7,021)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,746 miles
    Test number
    892941450309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  6. Pass80,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    776197398191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Fail80,725 miles (+5,633)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,725 miles
    Test number
    995169481271
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing ALL FOUR WHEELS ONE MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass75,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    436556453300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail75,092 miles (+3,018)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,092 miles
    Test number
    482187126856
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass72,074 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    953472446523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    476247506100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,029 miles (+5,209)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    465934416008
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass64,820 miles (+4,323)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,820 miles
    Test number
    558075496766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,497 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,497 miles
    Test number
    759401591290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,492 miles (+7,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,492 miles
    Test number
    147899744142
    • 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)
  16. Pass47,800 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    589277233161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,343 miles (+3,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    379961272482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass42,571 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    337611371488
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and corroded.
  19. Fail42,571 miles (+3,547)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,571 miles
    Test number
    857631771205
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and corroded.
  20. Pass39,024 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,024 miles
    Test number
    712465060294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,579 miles (+2,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    151693279216
    • 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)
  22. Fail34,564 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    274810278263
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass34,564 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    332580378218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,108 miles (+3,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    323328727272
    • 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)
  25. Pass28,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,182 miles
    Test number
    951999716200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 TJV

Does X8 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 TJV expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 TJV?
The MOT on X8 TJV expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 TJV done?
X8 TJV was recorded at 89,721 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 3,279 miles a year.
Has X8 TJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 TJV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X8 TJV 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 TJV find?
X8 TJV passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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