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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1988 · 2,494 cc

F383 JTYMOT history

F383 JTY is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Oct 1988. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 130,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
130,330 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F383 JTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
1 Oct 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F383 JTY was last recorded at 130,330 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,660 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
670 miles
Average per year
480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,330 miles
  • 2025 – 129,660 miles
  • 2021 – 128,299 miles
  • 2016 – 126,711 miles
  • 2013 – 126,709 miles
  • 2012 – 126,629 miles
  • 2011 – 123,566 miles
  • 2010 – 122,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner jacking point corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,330 miles (+670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,330 miles
    Test number
    409128290980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash

  2. Pass129,660 miles (+1,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    129,660 miles
    Test number
    516026302838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point/inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

  3. Pass128,299 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    128,299 miles
    Test number
    148746786489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,711 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,711 miles
    Test number
    589182123784
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryDriver front seat slightly twisted and has slight movement in back support but still secure
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck has signs of catching on drive shaft

  5. Pass126,709 miles (+80)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    297437913263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated on dash.
    • NoteDrivers front seat back rest slightly bent but secure.
    • NoteFront wipers not automatically parking.
    • NoteFuel filler neck rubbing on drive shaft.

  6. Pass126,629 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    126,629 miles
    Test number
    258314092169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFuel filler neck touching drive shaft

  7. Fail126,628 miles (+3,062)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,628 miles
    Test number
    727152422141
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFuel filler pipe going into fuel tank rubbing on drive shaft sometimes

  8. Pass123,566 miles (+958)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,566 miles
    Test number
    427138711118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in front number plate

  9. Pass122,608 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    122,608 miles
    Test number
    841529010125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,588 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    930105170060
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about F383 JTY

Does F383 JTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F383 JTY is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F383 JTY?
The MOT on F383 JTY is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F383 JTY done?
F383 JTY was recorded at 130,330 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 480 miles a year.
Has F383 JTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F383 JTY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2012.
Has the mileage on F383 JTY 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 F383 JTY find?
F383 JTY passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front inner jacking point corroded, and 2 more.

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