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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

P10 JEVMOT history

P10 JEV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

P10 JEV black 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,224 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 JEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 JEV was last recorded at 133,224 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 1,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2010: 10,245 miles, lower than 98,087 miles on 23 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,559 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,665 miles
Average per year
2,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,224 miles
  • 2025 – 131,559 miles
  • 2024 – 127,268 miles
  • 2023 – 123,796 miles
  • 2022 – 120,162 miles
  • 2021 – 115,925 miles
  • 2020 – 111,177 miles
  • 2019 – 107,938 miles
  • 2018 – 104,886 miles
  • 2017 – 104,790 miles
  • 2016 – 104,680 miles
  • 2013 – 104,663 miles
  • 2012 – 103,706 miles
  • 2011 – 103,531 miles
  • 2010 – 10,245 miles
  • 2009 – 98,087 miles
  • 2008 – 91,409 miles
  • 2006 – 88,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,224 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake has poor effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,224 miles (+1,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,224 miles
    Test number
    492292737656
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,559 miles (+4,291)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,559 miles
    Test number
    915670207355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,268 miles (+3,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,268 miles
    Test number
    838237686177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass123,796 miles (+3,634)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,796 miles
    Test number
    687510773231
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass120,162 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,162 miles
    Test number
    736685393686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass115,925 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,925 miles
    Test number
    710554631808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,177 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    796306841785
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,938 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,938 miles
    Test number
    939378448003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,886 miles (+96)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,886 miles
    Test number
    165591860836
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake has poor effort
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  10. Pass104,790 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,790 miles
    Test number
    658593111474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake has poor effort
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

  11. Fail104,788 miles (+108)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,788 miles
    Test number
    406560906408
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake has poor effort
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

  12. Pass104,680 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,680 miles
    Test number
    358962997150
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre heavily perished

  13. Pass104,663 miles (+957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    606888943208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass103,706 miles (+175)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,706 miles
    Test number
    146957602279
    • 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)
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  15. Pass103,531 miles (+93,286)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    938073771173
    • 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  16. Pass10,245 miles (-87,842)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,245 miles
    Test number
    640304770193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTemp washers fiited

  17. Pass98,087 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,087 miles
    Test number
    274514079496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail98,086 miles (+6,677)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,086 miles
    Test number
    980144579173
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass91,409 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,409 miles
    Test number
    334495368108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail91,407 miles (+3,266)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    554914868145
    • FailureFront Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass88,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,141 miles
    Test number
    250995316240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P10 JEV

Does P10 JEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P10 JEV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P10 JEV?
The MOT on P10 JEV is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P10 JEV done?
P10 JEV was recorded at 133,224 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,238 miles a year.
Has P10 JEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 JEV has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on P10 JEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P10 JEV find?
P10 JEV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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