When is J818JUF's MOT due?

This vehicle's MOT expired on 5 January 2026. It cannot legally be driven until it passes a new test, except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

No. This vehicle is declared off the road (SORN), so it does not need tax but cannot be driven or parked on public roads.

What mileage has J818JUF done?

The last mileage recorded at MOT was 180,221 miles in January 2025. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 180,500 miles.

Has J818JUF ever failed an MOT?

Yes. It has failed 4 MOT tests, most recently in December 2023. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.

Has J818JUF's mileage ever dropped?

No. The mileage readings recorded at its MOT tests have risen consistently, with no drops that would suggest clocking.

J818JUF

BMW M3

1991 · Black · Petrol · 2300cc

Data from official DVSA and DVLA records · Report generated 3 August 2026

Vehicle Summary

MOT

Expired

until 05/01/2026

Tax

SORN

Est. Mileage

180,439

projected from MOT records

MOT Tests

17 passed · 4 failed

Mileage History

MOT History

Test number
409371486468
Expiry
5 Jan 2026
Odometer
180,221 km
ADVISORYADV
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Test number
702641531869
Expiry
1 Dec 2024
Odometer
180,104 km
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Centre exhaust shield slightly insecure
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test number
318905310639
Expiry
—
Odometer
180,103 km
MAJORMAJ
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Centre exhaust shield slightly insecure
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Test number
849609713971
Expiry
28 Dec 2021
Odometer
178,897 km
ADVISORYADV
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYADV
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYADV
CENTRE EXHAUST SHIELD SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Test number
877532231833
Expiry
28 Dec 2020
Odometer
176,842 km
ADVISORYADV
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYADV
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYADV
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYADV
CENTRE EXHAUST SHIELD SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Test number
203102584809
Expiry
28 Jun 2019
Odometer
171,448 km
MINORMIN
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORYADV
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORYADV
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Test number
801464714188
Expiry
28 Jun 2018
Odometer
166,029 km
ADVISORYADV
Slight play in top steering column bearing
ADVISORYADV
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORYADV
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORYADV
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer rear joint (7.1.2)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)
Test number
455049790410
Expiry
28 Jun 2017
Odometer
159,290 km
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE
ADVISORYADV
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE
ADVISORYADV
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORYADV
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Link Rod (2.4.G.2)
Test number
605306965181
Expiry
28 Jun 2016
Odometer
152,581 km
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Test number
748077364194
Expiry
28 Jun 2015
Odometer
146,683 mi
ADVISORYADV
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Test number
505299843195
Expiry
28 Jun 2014
Odometer
141,078 km
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
936738372147
Expiry
28 Jun 2013
Odometer
132,442 km
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
986343071140
Expiry
28 Jun 2012
Odometer
122,590 km
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
823350780169
Expiry
28 Jun 2011
Odometer
113,286 mi
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Nearsid front anti roll bar link dust cover split
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Play in steering rack
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Both rear tyres inner edges slight wear
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Noise from centre propshaft area?
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Cat shield damaged
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Rear window visibility
Test number
600016660108
Expiry
—
Odometer
113,251 mi
DANGEROUSDNGR
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYADV
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Nearsid front anti roll bar link dust cover split
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Play in steering rack
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Both rear tyres inner edges slight wear
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Noise from centre propshaft area?
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Cat shield damaged
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Rear window visibility
Test number
520768269146
Expiry
17 Jun 2010
Odometer
103,327 km
ADVISORYADV
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORYADV
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Steering rack inner ends both sides play in joints
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
Anti-roll bar tie rod lower dust cover split
Test number
132870378128
Expiry
17 Jun 2009
Odometer
92,163 km
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
both rear brake discs corroding
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
both front side repeayers stick on and only just visible
Test number
194827058181
Expiry
—
Odometer
91,975 km
FAILFAIL
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FAILFAIL
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FAILFAIL
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILFAIL
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTEREDUSER ENTERED
both rear brake discs corroding
Test number
520049557151
Expiry
11 Jun 2008
Odometer
83,663 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
402353466153
Expiry
11 Jun 2007
Odometer
73,374 mi
No defects recorded for this test
Test number
643337456171
Expiry
—
Odometer
73,298 mi
FAILFAIL
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
FAILFAIL
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

MOT History

MOT

Passes:17

Fails:4

Pass Rate:81%

Advisories:39

Expires:05/01/2026

Days Remaining:Expired

MOT Summary

Tax

Status:SORN

Due:Now

Days Remaining:Expired

Tax

Mileage

Estimated Mileage:180,439

Annual Mileage:139

vs UK Average:98% below

Mileage Summary

Emissions

Euro Standard:EURO 2

Emissions

Vehicle Details

Manufactured:1991

First Registered:July 1997

V5C Last Issued:11/03/2025

Wheelplan:2 Axle Rigid Body

Marked for Export:No

Vehicle Details

J818JUF FAQs

When is J818JUF's MOT due?: This vehicle's MOT expired on 5 January 2026. It cannot legally be driven until it passes a new test, except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.
Is J818JUF taxed?: No. This vehicle is declared off the road (SORN), so it does not need tax but cannot be driven or parked on public roads.
What mileage has J818JUF done?: The last mileage recorded at MOT was 180,221 miles in January 2025. Based on its recent usage, we estimate it has now covered around 180,500 miles.
Has J818JUF ever failed an MOT?: Yes. It has failed 4 MOT tests, most recently in December 2023. The failure reasons are listed in the MOT history above.
Has J818JUF's mileage ever dropped?: No. The mileage readings recorded at its MOT tests have risen consistently, with no drops that would suggest clocking.