BMW 3 SERIES WG08JVW has 34 MOTs

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This 2008 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 17 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 81,580 miles 3 months ago on Monday 19th January 2026 at 14:29.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 18th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

WG08JVW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202781,580 MI
FAILED19TH JANUARY 202681,580 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH APRIL 20256TH MAY 202680,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH APRIL 202580,035 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Eml Came On And Started Miss Fire, Eml Went Back Out (8.2.1.2 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH MAY 20246TH MAY 202578,348 MI
FAILED24TH APRIL 202478,344 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
FAILED22ND APRIL 202478,285 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
FAILED4TH APRIL 202478,252 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Possible Manifold Area Leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  11. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH APRIL 202326TH APRIL 202475,734 MI
FAILED17TH APRIL 202375,688 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED20TH MARCH 202375,496 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH APRIL 202226TH APRIL 202373,208 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED22ND APRIL 202273,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED24TH MARCH 202273,189 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Tyre Split On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Front Flexi Hoses Showing Cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Sub-Frame And Suspension Arms Showing Signs Of Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202124TH MARCH 202270,789 MI
FAILED24TH MARCH 202170,789 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED23RD JULY 202022ND JULY 202169,589 MI
PASSED15TH JULY 201916TH JANUARY 202166,831 MI
FAILED15TH JULY 201966,825 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH JULY 201816TH JULY 201964,339 MI
FAILED16TH JULY 201864,235 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Is Bald (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge Is Bald (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201824TH JANUARY 201961,928 MI
FAILED22ND JANUARY 201861,923 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201620TH SEPTEMBER 201754,015 MI
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201654,000 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
PASSED23RD MAY 201622ND MAY 201749,265 MI
FAILED20TH MAY 201649,261 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  5. FAIL - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (3.6.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Misfire On Fast Idle Test
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Smoking During Fast Idle Test
  10. ADVISORY - Engine Management Lamp On
PASSED6TH MAY 20155TH MAY 201633,127 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
FAILED30TH APRIL 201533,060 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device Inoperative (1.7.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
  8. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
  9. USER ENTERED - Engine Management Light On
PASSED3RD MAY 20142ND MAY 201525,145 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Slightly Perished
PASSED2ND MAY 20131ST MAY 201416,776 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 201213TH JULY 201315,807 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 201215,804 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Valve Stem Seriously Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  3. USER ENTERED - Cut In Offside Front Tyre Tread, Deep Enough To Reach Ply/cords, Approx 20mm In Length
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
  5. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Cracking/perrishing In Tread.
  6. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
PASSED14TH JULY 201113TH JULY 201213,365 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  2. USER ENTERED - All Tyres Worn On Inner Edges
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WG08JVW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 50% | MOT Failure Rate: 50%

WG08JVW MOT Comments

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WG08JVW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 81,580 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,532 miles

WG08JVW FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration WG08JVW was manufactured on Monday 16th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 81,580 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,532 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 34 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 17 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WG08JVW has a 50% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 35 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 30 Major, 3 Dangerous and 18 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 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does WG08JVW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 WG08JVW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WG08JVW Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 WG08JVW does have Tax. Read more

When does WG08JVW Tax expire?

The current Tax for WG08JVW will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 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 WG08JVW MOT expire?

The current MOT for WG08JVW will expire in 9 months on Monday 18th January 2027. Read more

When did WG08JVW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WG08JVW was on Monday 19th January 2026 at 14:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WG08JVW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for WG08JVW we can see 17 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 WG08JVW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for WG08JVW we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 50% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WG08JVW?

WG08JVW is registered as a 2008 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has WG08JVW done?

The odometer reading for WG08JVW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 81,580 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 4,532 miles per year. Read more

How old is WG08JVW?

The vehicle WG08JVW was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 16th June 2008. Read more

What colour is WG08JVW?

The official colour of WG08JVW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does WG08JVW have?

WG08JVW has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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