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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

708 JACMOT history

708 JAC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,975 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

708 JAC black 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 4 May 2026
Mileage
129,975 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
708 JAC
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

708 JAC was last recorded at 129,975 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 2,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,290 miles · 5 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,685 miles
Average per year
6,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,975 miles
  • 2024 – 127,290 miles
  • 2022 – 127,276 miles
  • 2021 – 123,212 miles
  • 2019 – 107,006 miles
  • 2017 – 84,627 miles
  • 2016 – 74,453 miles
  • 2015 – 65,019 miles
  • 2014 – 53,090 miles
  • 2013 – 47,361 miles
  • 2012 – 42,274 miles
  • 2011 – 36,709 miles
  • 2010 – 34,024 miles
  • 2009 – 30,536 miles
  • 2008 – 27,318 miles
  • 2007 – 23,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,975 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,975 miles (+2,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,975 miles
    Test number
    401149490349
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    530319109489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,290 miles (+14)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,290 miles
    Test number
    886750934369
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,276 miles
    Test number
    486944295968
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,276 miles (+4,064)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,276 miles
    Test number
    360811329559
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,212 miles (+16,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,212 miles
    Test number
    968963176988
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,006 miles (+22,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,006 miles
    Test number
    341410758593
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,627 miles (+10,174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,627 miles
    Test number
    465504138082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,453 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,453 miles
    Test number
    174678069509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,019 miles
    Test number
    796185419895
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/leaks on exhaust.
    • AdvisoryFront lower arms, rear bushes weak and starting to split.

  11. Fail65,017 miles (+11,927)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,017 miles
    Test number
    365059144555
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/leaks on exhaust.
    • AdvisoryFront lower arms, rear bushes weak and starting to split.

  12. Pass53,090 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    108622054240
    • NoteOil level on minimum.
    • NoteWeakness in front lower arm,rear bushes.

  13. Fail53,090 miles (+5,729)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    557682054208
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteMetal in nearside rear tyre.
    • NoteOil level on minimum.
    • NoteWeakness in front lower arm,rear bushes.

  14. Pass47,361 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    777568743251
    • NoteRear brake pads appear worn.

  15. Fail47,361 miles (+5,087)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    789908943205
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteRear brake pads appear worn.

  16. Pass42,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    325069262498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,274 miles (+5,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,274 miles
    Test number
    716559562248
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass36,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    845111151272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,709 miles (+2,685)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,709 miles
    Test number
    739230351269
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

  20. Pass34,024 miles (+3,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,024 miles
    Test number
    424085660243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,536 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,536 miles
    Test number
    970972469254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,318 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,318 miles
    Test number
    533884768242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,235 miles
    Test number
    872140777254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 708 JAC

What vehicle is registration 708 JAC currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 708 JAC on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Oct 2003. 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 708 JAC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 708 JAC expired on 4 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 708 JAC?
The MOT on 708 JAC expired on 4 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 708 JAC done?
708 JAC was recorded at 129,975 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 6,086 miles a year.
Has 708 JAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 708 JAC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 708 JAC 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 708 JAC find?
708 JAC passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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