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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,995 cc

Y8 JTWMOT history

Y8 JTW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

Y8 JTW 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 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
85,742 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 JTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 JTW was last recorded at 85,742 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 1,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,106 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,636 miles
Average per year
3,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,742 miles
  • 2024 – 84,106 miles
  • 2023 – 82,329 miles
  • 2021 – 82,269 miles
  • 2019 – 82,007 miles
  • 2018 – 81,049 miles
  • 2017 – 80,523 miles
  • 2016 – 79,574 miles
  • 2015 – 78,155 miles
  • 2014 – 74,804 miles
  • 2012 – 66,694 miles
  • 2010 – 51,374 miles
  • 2009 – 42,381 miles
  • 2008 – 32,959 miles
  • 2007 – 31,325 miles
  • 2006 – 28,046 miles
  • 2005 – 23,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,742 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot/not secured (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective cable ties used (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,742 miles (+1,636)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    85,742 miles
    Test number
    370484834852
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot/not secured (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective cable ties used (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass84,106 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    619541810128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail84,039 miles (+1,710)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    587995378775
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle n\s rear tyre (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring perished

  4. Pass82,329 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,329 miles
    Test number
    852679324275
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,269 miles (+262)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,269 miles
    Test number
    436819750834
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass82,007 miles (+958)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,007 miles
    Test number
    349081118313
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,049 miles (+526)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    139125253588
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisorySlight bind at rear brakes

  8. Pass80,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,523 miles
    Test number
    389323803586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail80,522 miles (+948)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,522 miles
    Test number
    316454799873
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass79,574 miles (+1,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,574 miles
    Test number
    506516088153
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass78,155 miles (+3,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,155 miles
    Test number
    926635985016
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber split

  12. Pass74,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,804 miles
    Test number
    788752894017
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail74,804 miles (+8,110)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,804 miles
    Test number
    488102494040
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass66,694 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,694 miles
    Test number
    846623242391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,602 miles (+9,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    865197402039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    900061140360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,374 miles (+8,993)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,374 miles
    Test number
    803138230310
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass42,381 miles (+9,422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    544006419308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,959 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    32,959 miles
    Test number
    572849308363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,325 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    31,325 miles
    Test number
    620204517328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,046 miles
    Test number
    994618506354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,046 miles (+4,575)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,046 miles
    Test number
    420404706360
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass23,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,471 miles
    Test number
    174935195273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 JTW

Does Y8 JTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 JTW expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 JTW?
The MOT on Y8 JTW expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 JTW done?
Y8 JTW was recorded at 85,742 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 3,157 miles a year.
Has Y8 JTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 JTW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y8 JTW 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 Y8 JTW find?
Y8 JTW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot/not secured; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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