BMW 3 SERIES AV08VZJ has 18 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 141,083 miles 3 months ago on Friday 17th July 2026 at 15:22.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 16th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

AV08VZJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH JULY 2027141,083 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 202526TH JUNE 2026133,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH JUNE 2025133,148 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED22ND JUNE 202426TH JUNE 2025126,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Washer Inop Pre 2009 Vehicle
  4. ADVISORY - Bulb Warning Light
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED15TH JUNE 2024126,994 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Outer Rose Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Electrical Wiring Likely To Touch Hot Or Rotating Parts Wear Wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Incorrect For Brake Disc
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Washer Inop Pre 2009 Vehicle
  10. ADVISORY - Bulb Warning Light
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED1ST JUNE 202326TH JUNE 2024113,767 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202226TH JUNE 2023101,944 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20204TH NOVEMBER 2021101,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Warning System Indicating Fault
PASSED13TH APRIL 201912TH OCTOBER 2020100,516 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201811TH APRIL 201997,089 MI
PASSED27TH MARCH 20178TH APRIL 201892,712 MI
PASSED29TH MARCH 20168TH APRIL 201784,462 MI
PASSED9TH APRIL 20158TH APRIL 201674,011 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Condensation To N/s Headlamp
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201427TH SEPTEMBER 201568,578 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Emissions Tested But To Low To Be Able To Obtain A Reading
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201327TH SEPTEMBER 201453,290 MI
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201227TH SEPTEMBER 201346,352 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s Front Tyre Bold On Edge (advise Replacement)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s Front Tyre Wearing Low On Edge
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s Rear Tyre Worn Very Low In Places (also Cut Down To Cords)advise Replacement
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Tyre Bold On Inner Edge (advise Replacement)
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201127TH SEPTEMBER 201237,539 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH JUNE 201123RD JUNE 201234,530 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AV08VZJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 89% | MOT Failure Rate: 11%

AV08VZJ MOT Comments

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AV08VZJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 141,083 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,838 miles

AV08VZJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration AV08VZJ was manufactured on Thursday 15th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 141,083 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 7,838 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AV08VZJ has a 89% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 18 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does AV08VZJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 AV08VZJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AV08VZJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 AV08VZJ does have Tax. Read more

When does AV08VZJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AV08VZJ will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AV08VZJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AV08VZJ will expire in 9 months on Friday 16th July 2027. Read more

When did AV08VZJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AV08VZJ was on Friday 17th July 2026 at 15:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AV08VZJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for AV08VZJ we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AV08VZJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for AV08VZJ we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 89% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AV08VZJ?

AV08VZJ is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has AV08VZJ done?

The odometer reading for AV08VZJ at the last MOT in July 2026 was 141,083 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,838 miles per year. Read more

How old is AV08VZJ?

The vehicle AV08VZJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 15th May 2008. Read more

What colour is AV08VZJ?

The official colour of AV08VZJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does AV08VZJ have?

AV08VZJ has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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