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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

JAN 15MOT history

JAN 15 is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

JAN 15 black 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 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
36,772 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAN 15
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAN 15 was last recorded at 36,772 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,255 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
517 miles
Average per year
842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 36,772 miles
  • 2024 – 36,255 miles
  • 2023 – 35,753 miles
  • 2022 – 34,900 miles
  • 2021 – 34,219 miles
  • 2020 – 33,648 miles
  • 2019 – 32,700 miles
  • 2018 – 32,187 miles
  • 2017 – 31,497 miles
  • 2016 – 30,784 miles
  • 2015 – 30,264 miles
  • 2014 – 29,386 miles
  • 2013 – 28,686 miles
  • 2012 – 28,020 miles
  • 2011 – 27,042 miles
  • 2010 – 26,041 miles
  • 2009 – 25,175 miles
  • 2008 – 23,433 miles
  • 2007 – 22,346 miles
  • 2006 – 20,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,772 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Sill covers and under bellys fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,772 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    963903685416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Fail36,772 miles (+517)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,772 miles
    Test number
    876576737745
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass36,255 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    998373454949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aim images poor
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted

  4. Fail36,255 miles (+502)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,255 miles
    Test number
    479031763549
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aim images poor
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted

  5. Pass35,753 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    35,753 miles
    Test number
    701014829332
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp aim images poor
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted

  6. Pass34,900 miles (+681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,900 miles
    Test number
    638150683761
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Pass34,219 miles (+571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    34,219 miles
    Test number
    327530794251
    • AdvisoryHead light beam pattern visible but not great

  8. Pass33,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    348922925152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted

  9. Fail33,648 miles (+948)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    511032636742
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and under bellys fitted

  10. Pass32,700 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    160512182413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,187 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,187 miles
    Test number
    526733856083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,497 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,497 miles
    Test number
    835908508532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,784 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,784 miles
    Test number
    432756904521
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass30,264 miles (+878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,264 miles
    Test number
    819119415139
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass29,386 miles (+700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    676169414150
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass28,686 miles (+666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,686 miles
    Test number
    667743513109
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass28,020 miles (+978)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,020 miles
    Test number
    218097512436
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,042 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,042 miles
    Test number
    598033521114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,041 miles (+866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,041 miles
    Test number
    772797220157
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,175 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,175 miles
    Test number
    193370219186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,433 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,433 miles
    Test number
    251824118185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,346 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    22,346 miles
    Test number
    962030237125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,389 miles
    Test number
    521991736133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JAN 15

What vehicle is registration JAN 15 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAN 15 on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 2002. 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 JAN 15 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JAN 15 is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on JAN 15?
The MOT on JAN 15 is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JAN 15 done?
JAN 15 was recorded at 36,772 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 842 miles a year.
Has JAN 15 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAN 15 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on JAN 15 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 JAN 15 find?
JAN 15 passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; sill covers fitted.

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