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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

R121 JJDMOT history

R121 JJD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 92,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

R121 JJD blue 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,959 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R121 JJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R121 JJD was last recorded at 92,959 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,590 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
3,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,959 miles
  • 2024 – 91,590 miles
  • 2023 – 89,943 miles
  • 2022 – 84,450 miles
  • 2021 – 82,215 miles
  • 2019 – 80,528 miles
  • 2018 – 79,711 miles
  • 2017 – 73,746 miles
  • 2016 – 67,876 miles
  • 2015 – 62,961 miles
  • 2014 – 58,312 miles
  • 2013 – 55,297 miles
  • 2012 – 51,515 miles
  • 2011 – 47,408 miles
  • 2010 – 41,255 miles
  • 2009 – 35,714 miles
  • 2008 – 27,035 miles
  • 2007 – 19,308 miles
  • 2006 – 18,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,959 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,959 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,959 miles
    Test number
    217607315284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,590 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,590 miles
    Test number
    332887181296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,943 miles (+2,576)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    89,943 miles
    Test number
    620014032110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,367 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    455905951973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,367 miles (+2,917)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    779622766608
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,450 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    169958586313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,215 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,215 miles
    Test number
    394299615938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,528 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,528 miles
    Test number
    577241269704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,711 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,711 miles
    Test number
    798192847562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,746 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    351644608902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,876 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    978772131775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,961 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,961 miles
    Test number
    808331425114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,312 miles (+3,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    855668014179
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass55,297 miles (+3,782)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,297 miles
    Test number
    977727933163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass51,515 miles (+4,107)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    988776042157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,408 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,408 miles
    Test number
    746094171104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,255 miles
    Test number
    201251160178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,255 miles (+5,541)1 failure4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,255 miles
    Test number
    401491860122
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,714 miles (+8,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    35,714 miles
    Test number
    280718869412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,035 miles (+7,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    361822478111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,308 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    730000487120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,740 miles
    Test number
    941175546329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R121 JJD

Does R121 JJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R121 JJD is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R121 JJD?
The MOT on R121 JJD is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R121 JJD done?
R121 JJD was recorded at 92,959 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
Has R121 JJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R121 JJD has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R121 JJD 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 R121 JJD find?
R121 JJD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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