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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

JF 1581MOT history

JF 1581 is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 58,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

JF 1581 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 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,853 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JF 1581
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JF 1581 was last recorded at 58,853 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 4,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,526 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,327 miles
Average per year
5,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,853 miles
  • 2025 – 54,526 miles
  • 2024 – 48,216 miles
  • 2023 – 41,911 miles
  • 2022 – 31,997 miles
  • 2021 – 27,684 miles
  • 2020 – 22,957 miles
  • 2019 – 20,670 miles
  • 2018 – 17,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,853 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Under-trays fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,853 miles (+4,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,853 miles
    Test number
    871742090170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,526 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,526 miles
    Test number
    929206699123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,522 miles (+6,306)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,522 miles
    Test number
    903818469963
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,216 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    685226180963
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  5. Fail48,209 miles (+6,298)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,209 miles
    Test number
    471257467362
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  6. Pass41,911 miles (+9,914)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    41,911 miles
    Test number
    426018296523
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside front upper suspension top mount worn
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  7. Pass31,997 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    648050163148
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber sitting to deep in hub or incorrect shock absorber (Not catching or rubbing on any components)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  8. Fail31,997 miles (+4,313)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    454819341993
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber sitting to deep in hub or incorrect shock absorber (Not catching or rubber on any components)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  9. Pass27,684 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    27,684 miles
    Test number
    391398113138
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  10. Fail27,228 miles (+4,271)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,228 miles
    Test number
    141649953493
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  11. Pass22,957 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    22,957 miles
    Test number
    970497498566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,670 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,670 miles
    Test number
    526956945445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    679743930659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JF 1581

What vehicle is registration JF 1581 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JF 1581 on a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Sept 2015. 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 JF 1581 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JF 1581 is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on JF 1581?
The MOT on JF 1581 is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JF 1581 done?
JF 1581 was recorded at 58,853 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,315 miles a year.
Has JF 1581 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JF 1581 has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on JF 1581 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 JF 1581 find?
JF 1581 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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