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BMW 318

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,995 cc

975 JNYMOT history

975 JNY is a silver petrol BMW 318 first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

975 JNY silver 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,859 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
975 JNY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
318
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

975 JNY was last recorded at 68,859 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,659 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,200 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,859 miles
  • 2025 – 64,659 miles
  • 2024 – 60,881 miles
  • 2023 – 56,278 miles
  • 2022 – 51,392 miles
  • 2021 – 47,507 miles
  • 2020 – 47,205 miles
  • 2019 – 43,085 miles
  • 2018 – 40,626 miles
  • 2017 – 37,022 miles
  • 2016 – 34,916 miles
  • 2015 – 30,798 miles
  • 2014 – 29,057 miles
  • 2013 – 25,432 miles
  • 2012 – 23,177 miles
  • 2011 – 20,804 miles
  • 2010 – 15,066 miles
  • 2009 – 10,952 miles
  • 2008 – 8,917 miles
  • 2007 – 6,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,859 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,859 miles (+4,200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,859 miles
    Test number
    883348805038
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,659 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,659 miles
    Test number
    392079910042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,881 miles (+4,603)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,881 miles
    Test number
    898296552460
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,278 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    221122189547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,392 miles (+3,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,392 miles
    Test number
    168114208472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,507 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    778324667220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,205 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    885091217098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,085 miles (+2,459)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    702532219324
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass40,626 miles (+3,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,626 miles
    Test number
    495087948781
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass37,022 miles (+2,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    418429152000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySurface cuts to treads of front tyres-Ageing
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers installed

  11. Pass34,916 miles (+4,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,916 miles
    Test number
    964465248949
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc pitted

  12. Pass30,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,798 miles
    Test number
    707866975034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail30,798 miles (+1,741)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,798 miles
    Test number
    257275975034
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass29,057 miles (+3,625)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,057 miles
    Test number
    536741384014
    • NoteWipers poor

  15. Fail25,432 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    125825173420
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass25,432 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    856595673084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,177 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    23,177 miles
    Test number
    855776272025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,804 miles (+5,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,804 miles
    Test number
    478347171022
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has damage to the inside of tyre wall,advise replacement

  19. Pass15,066 miles (+4,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,066 miles
    Test number
    150962270437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass10,952 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,952 miles
    Test number
    721049689060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,917 miles (+2,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,917 miles
    Test number
    253517988099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    6,147 miles
    Test number
    501866977078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 975 JNY

What vehicle is registration 975 JNY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 975 JNY on a silver petrol BMW 318 first used on 30 Mar 2004. 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 975 JNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 975 JNY is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 975 JNY?
The MOT on 975 JNY is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 975 JNY done?
975 JNY was recorded at 68,859 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has 975 JNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 975 JNY has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on 975 JNY 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 975 JNY find?
975 JNY passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: fuel cap seal slightly perished; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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