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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,995 cc

Y4 JXFMOT history

Y4 JXF is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y4 JXF 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,406 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 JXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 JXF was last recorded at 93,406 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,382 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,406 miles
  • 2025 – 85,396 miles
  • 2024 – 73,640 miles
  • 2023 – 70,585 miles
  • 2022 – 69,131 miles
  • 2021 – 66,658 miles
  • 2020 – 64,471 miles
  • 2019 – 62,908 miles
  • 2018 – 61,034 miles
  • 2017 – 59,059 miles
  • 2016 – 55,115 miles
  • 2015 – 52,348 miles
  • 2014 – 47,212 miles
  • 2013 – 42,755 miles
  • 2012 – 37,729 miles
  • 2011 – 30,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,406 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,406 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,406 miles
    Test number
    840880563147
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail93,382 miles (+7,986)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,382 miles
    Test number
    422358739441
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both front roll bar link top nuts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f flexi hose fouling slightly
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Pass85,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    679818477915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail85,396 miles (+11,756)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,396 miles
    Test number
    729288462950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,640 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    73,640 miles
    Test number
    935898865470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,585 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,585 miles
    Test number
    466260651116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,131 miles (+2,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,131 miles
    Test number
    299264456591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass66,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    948477868885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail66,658 miles (+2,187)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    439243904129
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,471 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    952630808517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,908 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    62,908 miles
    Test number
    220066249773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,900 miles (+1,866)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,900 miles
    Test number
    651261102020
    • DangerousOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass61,034 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,034 miles
    Test number
    751800638884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,059 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    509776539942
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass55,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    662024650757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,115 miles (+2,767)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    202659896953
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,348 miles (+5,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    326005835192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass47,212 miles (+4,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,212 miles
    Test number
    936871624121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass42,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    708593633129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,748 miles (+5,019)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,748 miles
    Test number
    555203833181
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass37,729 miles (+6,795)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,729 miles
    Test number
    609766732169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    605924241120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,934 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    715344441160
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about Y4 JXF

Does Y4 JXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 JXF is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 JXF?
The MOT on Y4 JXF is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 JXF done?
Y4 JXF was recorded at 93,406 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,222 miles a year.
Has Y4 JXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 JXF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 JXF 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 Y4 JXF find?
Y4 JXF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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