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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

S23 JCLMOT history

S23 JCL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 98,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

S23 JCL blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2024
Mileage
98,482 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 JCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 JCL was last recorded at 98,482 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,206 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
3,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,482 miles
  • 2022 – 98,206 miles
  • 2021 – 97,604 miles
  • 2019 – 94,249 miles
  • 2018 – 85,874 miles
  • 2017 – 83,603 miles
  • 2015 – 76,527 miles
  • 2014 – 72,549 miles
  • 2013 – 71,393 miles
  • 2012 – 66,829 miles
  • 2011 – 62,092 miles
  • 2010 – 59,972 miles
  • 2009 – 51,087 miles
  • 2008 – 50,050 miles
  • 2007 – 49,008 miles
  • 2005 – 44,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,482 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 lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,482 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,482 miles
    Test number
    356155443077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,206 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    487408014310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,604 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,604 miles
    Test number
    559007927792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,249 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,249 miles
    Test number
    561595608380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,874 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    621686424809
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
  6. Fail85,868 miles (+2,265)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,868 miles
    Test number
    603811831270
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing d bush and bracket missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass83,603 miles (+7,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,603 miles
    Test number
    343214380284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  8. Pass76,527 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,527 miles
    Test number
    117771795106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
  9. Fail76,527 miles (+3,978)1 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,527 miles
    Test number
    138021795141
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear tyres wearing heavily on inner edges
  10. Pass72,549 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,549 miles
    Test number
    186193354101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass71,393 miles (+4,564)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,393 miles
    Test number
    729627983177
    • Note1.n/s front and rear tyres worn on inner edges o/s handbrake at 50% of n/s
  12. Pass66,829 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,829 miles
    Test number
    347636002452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,092 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    526269391146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,054 miles (+2,082)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,054 miles
    Test number
    255436191183
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass59,972 miles (+8,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,972 miles
    Test number
    900823190167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass51,087 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,087 miles
    Test number
    851140799158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail51,083 miles (+1,033)3 dangerous2 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,083 miles
    Test number
    173887789136
    • DangerousCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass50,050 miles (+1,042)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,050 miles
    Test number
    343076558108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread, and scuffed on side walls
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread perishing, scuffed on side walls
    • NoteCondensation behind headlamp lenses
  19. Pass49,008 miles (+4,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,008 miles
    Test number
    112222317034
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded and pads appear to be wearing low.
  20. Pass44,870 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,870 miles
    Test number
    450306225490
    • NoteFront brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Questions about S23 JCL

Does S23 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 JCL expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 JCL?
The MOT on S23 JCL expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 JCL done?
S23 JCL was recorded at 98,482 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 3,027 miles a year.
Has S23 JCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 JCL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2018.
Has the mileage on S23 JCL 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 S23 JCL find?
S23 JCL passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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