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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 1,795 cc

J81 PWDMOT history

J81 PWD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,841 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J81 PWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J81 PWD was last recorded at 90,841 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,834 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,841 miles
  • 2025 – 90,834 miles
  • 2023 – 90,683 miles
  • 2022 – 90,441 miles
  • 2020 – 89,963 miles
  • 2019 – 89,751 miles
  • 2018 – 89,525 miles
  • 2017 – 89,313 miles
  • 2016 – 89,172 miles
  • 2015 – 86,776 miles
  • 2013 – 84,199 miles
  • 2012 – 80,823 miles
  • 2011 – 78,655 miles
  • 2009 – 75,764 miles
  • 2008 – 71,405 miles
  • 2007 – 67,983 miles
  • 2006 – 64,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,841 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,841 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,841 miles
    Test number
    327366053166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,834 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,834 miles
    Test number
    945158355607
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass90,683 miles (+242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,683 miles
    Test number
    429551724007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass90,441 miles (+478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    633533223765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,963 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    835052003062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,751 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,751 miles
    Test number
    995430071875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,525 miles (+212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    233688770787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass89,313 miles (+141)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,313 miles
    Test number
    222297968702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass89,172 miles (+2,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    855131958540
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass86,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    707974855026
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail86,776 miles (+2,577)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    215254855014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass84,199 miles (+3,376)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,199 miles
    Test number
    795516543270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking

  13. Pass80,823 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    847188702173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail80,822 miles (+2,167)7 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,822 miles
    Test number
    286567402473
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail78,655 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    155657391013
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass78,655 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    736857691028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,764 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,764 miles
    Test number
    162766849227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,405 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    493793408126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,983 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,983 miles
    Test number
    274642267017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    64,308 miles
    Test number
    303294626061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J81 PWD

Does J81 PWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J81 PWD is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J81 PWD?
The MOT on J81 PWD is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J81 PWD done?
J81 PWD was recorded at 90,841 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,296 miles a year.
Has J81 PWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J81 PWD has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on J81 PWD 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 J81 PWD find?
J81 PWD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 6 more.

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