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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,494 cc

JD 5271MOT history

JD 5271 is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

JD 5271 silver 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 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,546 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JD 5271
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JD 5271 was last recorded at 98,546 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,524 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,546 miles
  • 2025 – 97,200 miles
  • 2024 – 96,213 miles
  • 2023 – 94,489 miles
  • 2022 – 92,106 miles
  • 2021 – 90,666 miles
  • 2020 – 89,830 miles
  • 2019 – 88,592 miles
  • 2018 – 86,198 miles
  • 2017 – 83,818 miles
  • 2016 – 82,249 miles
  • 2015 – 80,874 miles
  • 2014 – 78,686 miles
  • 2013 – 77,137 miles
  • 2012 – 74,567 miles
  • 2011 – 71,271 miles
  • 2010 – 66,890 miles
  • 2009 – 62,547 miles
  • 2008 – 58,616 miles
  • 2007 – 53,858 miles
  • 2006 – 49,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,546 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded outside prescribed areaRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front strut top mounting perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,546 miles (+22)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,546 miles
    Test number
    119632109730
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded outside prescribed area
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail98,524 miles (+1,324)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    603591214430
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded outside prescribed area
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass97,200 miles (+987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,200 miles
    Test number
    815326025099
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans corroded outside prescribed area
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass96,213 miles (+1,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    642806772570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront floor pans slightly corroded outside prescribed area

  5. Pass94,489 miles (+2,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,489 miles
    Test number
    566359701147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront floorpans slightly corroded outside prescribed area

  6. Pass92,106 miles (+1,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    502035747029
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass90,666 miles (+836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,666 miles
    Test number
    200808843456
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass89,830 miles (+1,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,830 miles
    Test number
    966261324128
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass88,592 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    740355332422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mounting perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail88,588 miles (+2,390)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,588 miles
    Test number
    741041963414
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mounting perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass86,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,198 miles
    Test number
    227722467140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both rear inner sills

  12. Fail86,195 miles (+2,377)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    650916559756
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting on both rear inner sills

  13. Pass83,818 miles (+1,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    935682761175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,249 miles (+1,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    412686375080
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres badly worn on the inner edges

  15. Pass80,874 miles (+2,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    765079045038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass78,686 miles (+1,549)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,686 miles
    Test number
    107911244098
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on tread shoulders

  17. Pass77,137 miles (+2,570)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,137 miles
    Test number
    368334523092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner shoulders

  18. Pass74,567 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    74,567 miles
    Test number
    416665142061
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear brakes pipes slightly corroded

  19. Fail74,537 miles (+3,266)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    595490642095
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear brakes pipes slightly corroded

  20. Pass71,271 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    546025651099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,890 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    150333630022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail66,888 miles (+4,341)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,888 miles
    Test number
    244198120021
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass62,547 miles (+3,931)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    62,547 miles
    Test number
    752213839084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play at steering arms

  24. Pass58,616 miles (+4,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    58,616 miles
    Test number
    362929638082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass53,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    484838537097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,858 miles (+4,731)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,858 miles
    Test number
    962908637002
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass49,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    710078336023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,127 miles (+31)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    291403836062
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail49,096 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,096 miles
    Test number
    961800236007
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about JD 5271

What vehicle is registration JD 5271 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JD 5271 on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 JD 5271 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JD 5271 is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on JD 5271?
The MOT on JD 5271 is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JD 5271 done?
JD 5271 was recorded at 98,546 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,461 miles a year.
Has JD 5271 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JD 5271 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on JD 5271 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 JD 5271 find?
JD 5271 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes; front floor pans corroded outside prescribed area; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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