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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,494 cc

R770 JCWMOT history

R770 JCW is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

R770 JCW blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2023
Mileage
136,048 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 JCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 JCW was last recorded at 136,048 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,153 miles · 29 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
5,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,048 miles
  • 2020 – 135,153 miles
  • 2019 – 133,417 miles
  • 2018 – 130,670 miles
  • 2017 – 127,587 miles
  • 2016 – 124,893 miles
  • 2015 – 122,494 miles
  • 2014 – 118,366 miles
  • 2013 – 116,012 miles
  • 2012 – 111,506 miles
  • 2011 – 107,215 miles
  • 2010 – 99,097 miles
  • 2009 – 92,425 miles
  • 2008 – 84,248 miles
  • 2007 – 77,758 miles
  • 2006 – 66,740 miles
  • 2005 – 53,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,048 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,048 miles (+895)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,048 miles
    Test number
    689613416978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,153 miles (+1,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    637549023065
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Across body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass133,417 miles (+2,747)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,417 miles
    Test number
    956902406858
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch corroded

  4. Pass130,670 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,670 miles
    Test number
    713882086247
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,670 miles (+3,083)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,670 miles
    Test number
    365823564741
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,587 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    127,587 miles
    Test number
    474856567871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,893 miles (+2,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,893 miles
    Test number
    690427026983
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Pass122,494 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    122,494 miles
    Test number
    228422905349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded edges
    • AdvisoryWater inside nearside and offside head lamp units

  9. Fail122,494 miles (+4,128)4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,494 miles
    Test number
    693458110706
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded edges
    • AdvisoryWater inside nearside and offside head lamp units

  10. Fail118,366 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,366 miles
    Test number
    619592214371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside of screen cracked but not in drivers view
    • NoteTo nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteTo offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

  11. Pass118,366 miles (+2,354)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,366 miles
    Test number
    947182714373
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside of screen cracked but not in drivers view
    • NoteTo nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteTo offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

  12. Pass116,012 miles (+6)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,012 miles
    Test number
    207883723387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOff side front flexi brake hose suport bracket missing - pipe not foulong but do advise new bracket ASAP
    • NoteOff side rear inner possitin lamp inoprative
    • NoteOil on min

  13. Fail116,006 miles (+4,500)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,006 miles
    Test number
    985102323344
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOff side front flexi brake hose suport bracket missing - pipe not foulong but do advise new bracket ASAP
    • NoteOff side rear inner possitin lamp inoprative
    • NoteOil on min

  14. Pass111,506 miles (+4,291)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    695809312212
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f fog light half full of water
    • NoteN/s/r tyre approx 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s/r shock dust cover loose
    • NoteSlight rust to rear brake pipes

  15. Pass107,215 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    789070431292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail107,205 miles (+8,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,205 miles
    Test number
    869508621225
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass99,097 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,097 miles
    Test number
    211259720263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,425 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,425 miles
    Test number
    473460649247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail92,419 miles (+8,171)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,419 miles
    Test number
    380224139431
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass84,248 miles (+6,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,248 miles
    Test number
    962809038209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass77,758 miles (+11,018)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,758 miles
    Test number
    814881847290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,740 miles (+13,436)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    66,740 miles
    Test number
    282635026338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,304 miles
    Test number
    191214035372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R770 JCW

Does R770 JCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R770 JCW expired on 8 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R770 JCW?
The MOT on R770 JCW expired on 8 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R770 JCW done?
R770 JCW was recorded at 136,048 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
Has R770 JCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 JCW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on R770 JCW 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 R770 JCW find?
R770 JCW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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