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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P199 JMFMOT history

P199 JMF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,902 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2023.

P199 JMF silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2024
Mileage
102,902 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P199 JMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2024
Latest MOT test
6 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P199 JMF was last recorded at 102,902 miles on 6 May 2023, 6,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,277 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
6,625 miles
Average per year
3,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,902 miles
  • 2020 – 96,277 miles
  • 2019 – 93,739 miles
  • 2017 – 92,197 miles
  • 2016 – 75,439 miles
  • 2015 – 74,800 miles
  • 2014 – 73,967 miles
  • 2012 – 73,197 miles
  • 2010 – 67,102 miles
  • 2008 – 54,700 miles
  • 2007 – 51,893 miles
  • 2006 – 47,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,902 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both nearside and offside front bottom wishbones has slight movement in ball joints/big back bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight corrosion on the exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight smear from the front wiper blades

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,902 miles (+6,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    773372333088
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,277 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    491928332575
    • AdvisoryFront SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FOGLAMP BROKEN LENS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded TO RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

  3. Fail96,277 miles (+2,538)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,277 miles
    Test number
    902890352644
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front FOGLAMP BROKEN LENS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded TO RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

  4. Pass93,739 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,739 miles
    Test number
    591433853056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front bottom wishbones has slight movement in ball joints/big back bushes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on the exhaust system
    • AdvisorySlight smear from the front wiper blades

  5. Fail93,739 miles (+1,542)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,739 miles
    Test number
    712961770819
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both nearside and offside (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front bottom wishbones has slight movement in ball joints/big back bushes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on the exhaust system
    • AdvisorySlight smear from the front wiper blades

  6. Pass92,197 miles (+16,758)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,197 miles
    Test number
    767586317813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,439 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,439 miles
    Test number
    365197191583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,800 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,800 miles
    Test number
    965745255093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,967 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    595615014091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,197 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    289640542097
    • NoteExhaust front bracket deteriorated
    • NoteN/s mirror cover missing

  11. Fail73,197 miles (+6,095)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    448609432079
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteExhaust front bracket deteriorated
    • NoteFloor heat shield loose
    • NoteI segment of centre stop lamp missing
    • NoteN/s mirror cover missing

  12. Pass67,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    811283290073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,102 miles (+12,402)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,102 miles
    Test number
    694331690090
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass54,700 miles (+2,807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,700 miles
    Test number
    491997808188
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass51,893 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,893 miles
    Test number
    943027587081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,258 miles
    Test number
    423473306187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P199 JMF

Does P199 JMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P199 JMF expired on 5 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P199 JMF?
The MOT on P199 JMF expired on 5 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P199 JMF done?
P199 JMF was recorded at 102,902 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2023, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
Has P199 JMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P199 JMF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P199 JMF 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 P199 JMF find?
P199 JMF passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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