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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S14 JBAMOT history

S14 JBA is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

S14 JBA black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,542 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,876 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 JBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 JBA was last recorded at 165,542 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 14,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,392 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
14,150 miles
Average per year
9,876 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,542 miles
  • 2025 – 151,392 miles
  • 2024 – 139,858 miles
  • 2023 – 129,248 miles
  • 2022 – 118,039 miles
  • 2021 – 111,193 miles
  • 2020 – 108,729 miles
  • 2019 – 101,487 miles
  • 2018 – 86,420 miles
  • 2017 – 72,944 miles
  • 2016 – 63,460 miles
  • 2015 – 54,495 miles
  • 2014 – 44,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,542 miles (+14,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,542 miles
    Test number
    660198407991
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,392 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    151,392 miles
    Test number
    445378649329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail151,271 miles (+11,413)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,271 miles
    Test number
    208748230914
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seriously worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass139,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    693411893761
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake lagging in performance
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Fail139,858 miles (+10,610)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    438879808928
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake lagging in performance
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  6. Pass129,248 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,248 miles
    Test number
    409513091929
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber beging to split

  7. Fail129,248 miles (+11,209)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,248 miles
    Test number
    832605403740
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rubber beging to split

  8. Pass118,039 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,039 miles
    Test number
    126678971339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,193 miles
    Test number
    247344218766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,193 miles (+2,464)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,193 miles
    Test number
    581995752267
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,729 miles (+7,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,729 miles
    Test number
    190023569122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,487 miles (+15,067)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,487 miles
    Test number
    798921451277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,420 miles (+13,476)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    597896213824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,944 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    378328327032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    562291793725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,460 miles (+8,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    620611911759
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,495 miles (+10,221)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    209377345178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,274 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,274 miles
    Test number
    129307184089
    • NoteO/s rear diff seal weeping

Questions about S14 JBA

Does S14 JBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 JBA is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 JBA?
The MOT on S14 JBA is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 JBA done?
S14 JBA was recorded at 165,542 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 9,876 miles a year.
Has S14 JBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 JBA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S14 JBA 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 S14 JBA find?
S14 JBA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush.

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