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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,995 cc

JAD 49MOT history

JAD 49 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

JAD 49 blue 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 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,679 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAD 49
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAD 49 was last recorded at 101,679 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2019: 85,625 miles, lower than 800,082 miles on 2 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,098 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
581 miles
Average per year
4,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,679 miles
  • 2023 – 101,098 miles
  • 2022 – 100,490 miles
  • 2021 – 94,216 miles
  • 2020 – 89,411 miles
  • 2019 – 85,627 miles
  • 2018 – 800,082 miles
  • 2017 – 75,081 miles
  • 2016 – 72,531 miles
  • 2015 – 69,572 miles
  • 2014 – 62,058 miles
  • 2013 – 58,350 miles
  • 2012 – 43,213 miles
  • 2011 – 35,095 miles
  • 2010 – 27,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,679 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,679 miles (+581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    241668658936
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,098 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,098 miles
    Test number
    451103871828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail101,091 miles (+601)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,091 miles
    Test number
    647496658195
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  4. Pass100,490 miles (+6,274)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,490 miles
    Test number
    322959245810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    624486304656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,216 miles (+4,805)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,216 miles
    Test number
    366761940578
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass89,411 miles (+3,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    576155464155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,627 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    404756229445
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,625 miles (-714,457)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,625 miles
    Test number
    935787181003
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass800,082 miles (+725,001)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    800,082 miles
    Test number
    854612062349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    598182260818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,081 miles (+2,550)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    225191527617
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass72,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    482570314565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,531 miles (+2,959)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    806812576779
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass69,572 miles (+7,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    876613565148
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass62,058 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,058 miles
    Test number
    816148364199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,350 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,350 miles
    Test number
    496100333496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,718 miles (+9,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,718 miles
    Test number
    149990163459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,213 miles (+8,118)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,213 miles
    Test number
    838649452069
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront tyres bald edges
    • NoteRear left tyre bald inner edge

  20. Pass35,095 miles (+7,569)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,095 miles
    Test number
    646593161098
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass27,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    412929960073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JAD 49

What vehicle is registration JAD 49 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAD 49 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jun 2007. 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 JAD 49 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on JAD 49 expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on JAD 49?
The MOT on JAD 49 expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has JAD 49 done?
JAD 49 was recorded at 101,679 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 4,771 miles a year.
Has JAD 49 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAD 49 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on JAD 49 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on JAD 49 find?
JAD 49 passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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