BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
K98 JAYMOT history
K98 JAY is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 153,984 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 153,984 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 11,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K98 JAY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 10 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K98 JAY was last recorded at 153,984 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 7,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,980 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,004 miles
- Average per year
- 11,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,984 miles
- 2025 – 146,980 miles
- 2023 – 142,854 miles
- 2022 – 139,372 miles
- 2021 – 131,440 miles
- 2020 – 127,250 miles
- 2019 – 112,306 miles
- 2018 – 83,823 miles
- 2017 – 73,819 miles
- 2016 – 52,297 miles
- 2015 – 33,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,984 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 11 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,984 miles (+7,004)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 153,984 miles
- Test number
- 371766572901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,980 miles (+4,126)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 146,980 miles
- Test number
- 498087174958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,854 miles (+3,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,854 miles
- Test number
- 491483074291
- AdvisoryEngine cover & under trays fitted.
Pass139,372 miles (+7,932)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 139,372 miles
- Test number
- 951461265421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,440 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 131,440 miles
- Test number
- 927388408258
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail131,438 miles (+4,188)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,438 miles
- Test number
- 194920702617
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play noisy on rotation. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass127,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 127,250 miles
- Test number
- 457240881807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,250 miles (+8)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,250 miles
- Test number
- 991802122794
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fail127,242 miles (+14,936)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,242 miles
- Test number
- 454164087823
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake meets requirements but may need adjustment or repair to N/S/R
Pass112,306 miles (+28,483)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 112,306 miles
- Test number
- 373574881440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,823 miles
- Test number
- 557405116835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,823 miles (+10,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,823 miles
- Test number
- 126877338209
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)
Pass73,819 miles (+21,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 73,819 miles
- Test number
- 166549882728
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres worn on inner edge
Pass52,297 miles (+19,231)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 52,297 miles
- Test number
- 884118361815
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing close to manufactures wear markers
Pass33,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,066 miles
- Test number
- 439670631720
- AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
Questions about K98 JAY
- Does K98 JAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K98 JAY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K98 JAY?
- The MOT on K98 JAY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K98 JAY done?
- K98 JAY was recorded at 153,984 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 11,516 miles a year.
- Has K98 JAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K98 JAY has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on K98 JAY 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 K98 JAY find?
- K98 JAY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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