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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R201 JDKMOT history

R201 JDK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2022.

R201 JDK black 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 18 Feb 2023
Mileage
199,012 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R201 JDK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R201 JDK was last recorded at 199,012 miles on 19 Feb 2022, 4,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,534 miles · 19 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
4,478 miles
Average per year
7,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 199,012 miles
  • 2020 – 194,534 miles
  • 2019 – 185,001 miles
  • 2018 – 172,712 miles
  • 2017 – 154,733 miles
  • 2016 – 144,457 miles
  • 2015 – 139,389 miles
  • 2014 – 135,321 miles
  • 2013 – 130,622 miles
  • 2012 – 123,849 miles
  • 2011 – 116,398 miles
  • 2008 – 108,549 miles
  • 2007 – 96,031 miles
  • 2006 – 84,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,012 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,012 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    199,012 miles
    Test number
    830268489783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,534 miles (+9,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,534 miles
    Test number
    476599189204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass185,001 miles (+12,289)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    185,001 miles
    Test number
    702484305052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,712 miles (+17,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    172,712 miles
    Test number
    836424139066
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency limit only just met

  5. Pass154,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    154,733 miles
    Test number
    452485181833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,724 miles (+10,267)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,724 miles
    Test number
    685268984022
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  7. Pass144,457 miles (+5,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    144,457 miles
    Test number
    405065710633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass139,389 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    139,389 miles
    Test number
    840611225537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,287 miles (+3,966)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,287 miles
    Test number
    672989168639
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass135,321 miles (+61)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,321 miles
    Test number
    496729444355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail135,260 miles (+4,638)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,260 miles
    Test number
    407228234398
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail130,622 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    245060643323
    • Repaired at testCentre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOffside rear side light in/op

  13. Pass130,622 miles (+6,773)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,622 miles
    Test number
    466160743470
    • NoteOffside rear side light in/op

  14. Pass123,849 miles (+7,451)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    123,849 miles
    Test number
    919594392108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,398 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    116,398 miles
    Test number
    216734261105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,549 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,549 miles
    Test number
    220370258449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail108,547 miles (+12,516)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,547 miles
    Test number
    613268148102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass96,031 miles (+11,867)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,031 miles
    Test number
    964874747156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    84,164 miles
    Test number
    681157736152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R201 JDK

Does R201 JDK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R201 JDK expired on 18 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R201 JDK?
The MOT on R201 JDK expired on 18 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R201 JDK done?
R201 JDK was recorded at 199,012 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2022, an average of 7,286 miles a year.
Has R201 JDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R201 JDK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on R201 JDK 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 R201 JDK find?
R201 JDK passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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