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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

1997JMOT history

1997J is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 113,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

1997J grey 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 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,172 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1997J
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1997J was last recorded at 113,172 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 11,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,569 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
11,603 miles
Average per year
11,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,172 miles
  • 2025 – 101,569 miles
  • 2024 – 90,299 miles
  • 2023 – 79,324 miles
  • 2022 – 67,002 miles
  • 2021 – 57,528 miles
  • 2020 – 47,047 miles
  • 2019 – 36,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,172 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,172 miles (+11,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,172 miles
    Test number
    877726804795
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass101,569 miles (+11,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,569 miles
    Test number
    113009665357
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass90,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    760594009815
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,299 miles (+10,975)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,299 miles
    Test number
    972567175126
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working Wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    997873002595
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,324 miles (+12,322)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    966317947004
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/R16 YOKOHAMA (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,002 miles (+9,474)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,002 miles
    Test number
    850571962717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,528 miles (+10,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,528 miles
    Test number
    740732732937
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    777589994197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,047 miles (+10,661)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,047 miles
    Test number
    849698631110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass36,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,386 miles
    Test number
    403420029460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60R16 W Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about 1997J

What vehicle is registration 1997J currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1997J on a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1997J currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1997J is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1997J?
The MOT on 1997J is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1997J done?
1997J was recorded at 113,172 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 11,029 miles a year.
Has 1997J ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1997J has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 1997J 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 1997J find?
1997J passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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