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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

R293 JFDMOT history

R293 JFD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 156,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2025.

R293 JFD red 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 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
156,020 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R293 JFD
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 expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R293 JFD was last recorded at 156,020 miles on 4 Jul 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,953 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
4,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,020 miles
  • 2024 – 153,108 miles
  • 2023 – 108,750 miles
  • 2022 – 107,406 miles
  • 2021 – 107,109 miles
  • 2019 – 105,101 miles
  • 2017 – 102,368 miles
  • 2016 – 101,017 miles
  • 2015 – 96,546 miles
  • 2014 – 92,120 miles
  • 2013 – 91,772 miles
  • 2012 – 90,748 miles
  • 2011 – 90,156 miles
  • 2010 – 88,311 miles
  • 2009 – 87,141 miles
  • 2008 – 85,569 miles
  • 2007 – 80,453 miles
  • 2006 – 73,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,020 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,020 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,020 miles
    Test number
    335919063160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,953 miles (+2,845)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,953 miles
    Test number
    937176207529
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,108 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,108 miles
    Test number
    386097835863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,042 miles (+44,292)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,042 miles
    Test number
    332413269797
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,750 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    740669649599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass107,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    107,406 miles
    Test number
    269530697021
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail107,406 miles (+297)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,406 miles
    Test number
    646645018143
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass107,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,109 miles
    Test number
    514173495845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail107,109 miles (+2,008)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,109 miles
    Test number
    959417841642
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass105,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    489935821555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail105,101 miles (+2,733)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,101 miles
    Test number
    730087280108
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,368 miles (+1,351)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,368 miles
    Test number
    591488623053
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion floor by jack points (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass101,017 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,017 miles
    Test number
    375979388049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,546 miles (+4,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    115569745197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,120 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,120 miles
    Test number
    637494954106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,772 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    846022223160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,748 miles (+592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,748 miles
    Test number
    549054672026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass90,156 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,156 miles
    Test number
    997198061008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,311 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    963320070099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,141 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    480601399002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail87,141 miles (+1,572)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    101189489054
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass85,569 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    263236588085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Fail85,569 miles (+5,116)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,569 miles
    Test number
    704436588061
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  24. Pass80,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,453 miles
    Test number
    671356987026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail80,453 miles (+7,222)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,453 miles
    Test number
    942556387047
    • DangerousNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass73,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,231 miles
    Test number
    394853486075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail73,231 miles5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,231 miles
    Test number
    194863286478
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front outer ball joint,gaitors split.
    • NoteExhaust heatshield insecure.
    • NoteLower effort on nearside handbrake than on offside.

Questions about R293 JFD

Does R293 JFD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R293 JFD expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R293 JFD?
The MOT on R293 JFD expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R293 JFD done?
R293 JFD was recorded at 156,020 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2025, an average of 4,294 miles a year.
Has R293 JFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R293 JFD has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on R293 JFD 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 R293 JFD find?
R293 JFD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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