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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1990 · 2,494 cc

JB 37MOT history

JB 37 is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
95,076 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JB 37
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JB 37 was last recorded at 95,076 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,070 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,076 miles
  • 2025 – 95,070 miles
  • 2022 – 94,938 miles
  • 2019 – 94,881 miles
  • 2018 – 94,826 miles
  • 2013 – 94,543 miles
  • 2011 – 94,530 miles
  • 2010 – 94,518 miles
  • 2009 – 91,328 miles
  • 2007 – 88,509 miles
  • 2006 – 88,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,076 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    553764183057
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Pass95,070 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,070 miles
    Test number
    817266234351
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass94,938 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,938 miles
    Test number
    785958478403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,881 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,881 miles
    Test number
    411064265526
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))
  5. Pass94,826 miles (+283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,826 miles
    Test number
    140828073654
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass94,543 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    789299393100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,530 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,530 miles
    Test number
    579626391008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,518 miles (+3,190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,518 miles
    Test number
    274534500183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,328 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    714579189056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,509 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,509 miles
    Test number
    883827817367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,474 miles (+198)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    472330217458
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  12. Pass88,276 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,276 miles
    Test number
    914025386264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,264 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    673715876239
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about JB 37

What vehicle is registration JB 37 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JB 37 on a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 JB 37 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JB 37 is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on JB 37?
The MOT on JB 37 is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JB 37 done?
JB 37 was recorded at 95,076 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 352 miles a year.
Has JB 37 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JB 37 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2007.
Has the mileage on JB 37 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 JB 37 find?
JB 37 passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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