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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P43 JMFMOT history

P43 JMF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

P43 JMF red 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 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,273 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P43 JMF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P43 JMF was last recorded at 112,273 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 2,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,023 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,250 miles
Average per year
2,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,273 miles
  • 2025 – 110,023 miles
  • 2024 – 108,333 miles
  • 2023 – 107,251 miles
  • 2022 – 101,921 miles
  • 2019 – 90,498 miles
  • 2018 – 87,776 miles
  • 2017 – 84,774 miles
  • 2016 – 83,435 miles
  • 2015 – 79,259 miles
  • 2014 – 75,611 miles
  • 2013 – 72,798 miles
  • 2012 – 69,708 miles
  • 2011 – 65,943 miles
  • 2010 – 62,961 miles
  • 2009 – 61,266 miles
  • 2008 – 59,954 miles
  • 2007 – 57,576 miles
  • 2006 – 55,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,273 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,273 miles (+2,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,273 miles
    Test number
    301367177638
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,023 miles (+1,690)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,023 miles
    Test number
    886149146579
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,333 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    593202832468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail108,333 miles (+1,082)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    437585522762
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    940520548791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail107,251 miles (+5,330)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    389472000818
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass101,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,921 miles
    Test number
    203440559835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    106469957913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. FailMileage not read5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    980483196572
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    758684257691
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    139949327256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,498 miles (+2,722)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    874594007257
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to jacking point near seat belt mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass87,776 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,776 miles
    Test number
    475332339229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail87,734 miles (+2,960)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    685897558362
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar bracket mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass84,774 miles (+1,339)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,774 miles
    Test number
    418653895470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan next to jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake low effort

  16. Pass83,435 miles (+1,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,435 miles
    Test number
    654939556565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has play both sides

  17. Fail82,387 miles (+3,128)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,387 miles
    Test number
    175944590406
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar bracket mounting pioint (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has play both sides

  18. Pass79,259 miles (+27)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,259 miles
    Test number
    155004995459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail79,232 miles (+3,621)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    919079665097
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass75,611 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,611 miles
    Test number
    268207064090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,798 miles (+3,090)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    455710873084
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working - pressumed disconnected
    • NoteRear brakes slightly out of balance

  22. Pass69,708 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,708 miles
    Test number
    955086772047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,943 miles (+2,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,943 miles
    Test number
    667824371051
    • NoteBoth sills covered in plastic trim

  24. Pass62,961 miles (+1,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    752445360068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass61,266 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    661123989016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,248 miles (+1,294)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,248 miles
    Test number
    392689679078
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOsr brake hose and nsr brake pipes covered in oil

  27. Pass59,954 miles (+2,378)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    691570578013
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipe corroding
    • NoteBoth sills covered in plastic trim
    • NoteHand brake travel geting long

  28. Pass57,576 miles (+2,316)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,576 miles
    Test number
    731073477083
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes to flexe pipes corroded

  29. Pass55,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    130901686086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P43 JMF

Does P43 JMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P43 JMF is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P43 JMF?
The MOT on P43 JMF is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P43 JMF done?
P43 JMF was recorded at 112,273 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,804 miles a year.
Has P43 JMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P43 JMF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P43 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 P43 JMF find?
P43 JMF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides.

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