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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

F21 JEAMOT history

F21 JEA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 139,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

F21 JEA blue 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,032 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F21 JEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F21 JEA was last recorded at 139,032 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,600 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,432 miles
Average per year
7,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,032 miles
  • 2025 – 135,600 miles
  • 2024 – 130,484 miles
  • 2022 – 129,220 miles
  • 2021 – 123,648 miles
  • 2020 – 120,327 miles
  • 2019 – 115,393 miles
  • 2018 – 108,011 miles
  • 2017 – 96,553 miles
  • 2016 – 84,680 miles
  • 2015 – 72,639 miles
  • 2014 – 56,742 miles
  • 2013 – 35,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front strut to bearing noisy from lock to lock recommend replacing
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,032 miles (+3,432)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,032 miles
    Test number
    684811422411
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut to bearing noisy from lock to lock recommend replacing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,600 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,600 miles
    Test number
    486325609063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,484 miles (+1,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    506034095932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass129,220 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,220 miles
    Test number
    975170506604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,648 miles (+3,321)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,648 miles
    Test number
    839510295947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass120,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    308363554562
    • 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))

  7. Fail120,327 miles (+4,934)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,327 miles
    Test number
    253237531438
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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. Pass115,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,393 miles
    Test number
    431251149628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail115,393 miles (+7,382)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,393 miles
    Test number
    650206420911
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass108,011 miles (+11,458)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    424609909649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,553 miles (+11,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,553 miles
    Test number
    369261396944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass84,680 miles (+12,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,680 miles
    Test number
    510345916141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,639 miles (+15,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,639 miles
    Test number
    156605555479
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass56,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    915520474092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,742 miles (+21,431)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,742 miles
    Test number
    148940674436
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    155883873437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F21 JEA

Does F21 JEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F21 JEA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on F21 JEA?
The MOT on F21 JEA is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F21 JEA done?
F21 JEA was recorded at 139,032 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 7,708 miles a year.
Has F21 JEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F21 JEA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on F21 JEA 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 F21 JEA find?
F21 JEA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm recommend replacing, and 6 more.

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