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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

JC 5574MOT history

JC 5574 is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

JC 5574 grey 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 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,133 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JC 5574
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JC 5574 was last recorded at 54,133 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,398 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
2,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,133 miles
  • 2025 – 53,398 miles
  • 2024 – 53,094 miles
  • 2023 – 52,733 miles
  • 2022 – 52,156 miles
  • 2021 – 51,283 miles
  • 2020 – 50,749 miles
  • 2019 – 50,076 miles
  • 2018 – 48,816 miles
  • 2017 – 47,488 miles
  • 2016 – 45,969 miles
  • 2015 – 44,405 miles
  • 2014 – 42,358 miles
  • 2013 – 38,459 miles
  • 2012 – 35,603 miles
  • 2011 – 31,802 miles
  • 2010 – 26,707 miles
  • 2009 – 19,800 miles
  • 2007 – 8,185 miles
  • 2006 – 4,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath of vehicle, rear subframe corroded around mounting area.
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,133 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    820414799912
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath of vehicle, rear subframe corroded around mounting area.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail54,133 miles (+735)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    835845589856
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underneath of vehicle, rear subframe corroded around mounting area.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass53,398 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    786733182861
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  4. Fail53,398 miles (+304)1 dangerous1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,398 miles
    Test number
    778531074620
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  5. Pass53,094 miles (+361)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,094 miles
    Test number
    187344382925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  6. Pass52,733 miles (+577)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,733 miles
    Test number
    677387377584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryInner steering arms have slight play

  7. Pass52,156 miles (+873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,156 miles
    Test number
    716128292310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded

  8. Pass51,283 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    612861349228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,749 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,749 miles
    Test number
    751333645292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass50,076 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    356309366687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass48,816 miles (+1,328)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    668519559859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass47,488 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    684749357434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake in need of inspection
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  13. Fail47,488 miles (+1,519)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,488 miles
    Test number
    620452442656
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake in need of inspection
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted

  14. Pass45,969 miles (+1,564)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,969 miles
    Test number
    424662301666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass44,405 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    44,405 miles
    Test number
    636216535012
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail44,405 miles (+2,047)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,405 miles
    Test number
    688156835028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass42,358 miles (+3,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,358 miles
    Test number
    345834024049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass38,459 miles (+2,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    38,459 miles
    Test number
    145639533409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass35,603 miles (+3,801)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,603 miles
    Test number
    466541542038
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted

  20. Pass31,802 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,802 miles
    Test number
    165264951063
    • NoteAll four tyres worn

  21. Fail31,796 miles (+5,089)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    745273151036
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

  22. Pass26,707 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,707 miles
    Test number
    150208450476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,800 miles
    Test number
    363095759052
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass19,800 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    19,800 miles
    Test number
    763785859095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,783 miles (+11,598)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,783 miles
    Test number
    190669649077
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass8,185 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,185 miles
    Test number
    294728487133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass4,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    4,696 miles
    Test number
    982303856013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JC 5574

What vehicle is registration JC 5574 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JC 5574 on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2003. 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 JC 5574 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JC 5574 is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on JC 5574?
The MOT on JC 5574 is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JC 5574 done?
JC 5574 was recorded at 54,133 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,476 miles a year.
Has JC 5574 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JC 5574 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on JC 5574 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 JC 5574 find?
JC 5574 passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going above fuel tank.; corrosion to underneath of vehicle, rear subframe corroded around mounting area.; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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