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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S28 JCLMOT history

S28 JCL is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S28 JCL grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,370 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 JCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 JCL was last recorded at 146,370 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,245 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
10,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,370 miles
  • 2025 – 137,447 miles
  • 2024 – 128,079 miles
  • 2023 – 119,391 miles
  • 2022 – 110,492 miles
  • 2021 – 104,912 miles
  • 2020 – 102,439 miles
  • 2019 – 92,524 miles
  • 2018 – 80,482 miles
  • 2017 – 65,084 miles
  • 2016 – 46,770 miles
  • 2015 – 31,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,370 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,370 miles (+125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,370 miles
    Test number
    771753934079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail146,245 miles (+8,798)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,245 miles
    Test number
    663460052864
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass137,447 miles (+9,368)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    207276410609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,079 miles (+8,688)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,079 miles
    Test number
    868507234720
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,391 miles (+8,899)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,391 miles
    Test number
    606428624666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,492 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,492 miles
    Test number
    178880589396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    101632375578
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency low 17%

  8. Fail104,912 miles (+2,473)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    687582942940
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency low 17%

  9. Pass102,439 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    764962180588
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail102,439 miles (+9,915)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    846358116516
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,524 miles (+12,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,524 miles
    Test number
    760653009246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass80,482 miles (+15,398)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,482 miles
    Test number
    675890913936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,084 miles (+18,314)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    942905556500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,770 miles (+15,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,770 miles
    Test number
    806142824524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,312 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    749250395170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,047 miles
    Test number
    978144305179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 JCL

Does S28 JCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 JCL is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 JCL?
The MOT on S28 JCL is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 JCL done?
S28 JCL was recorded at 146,370 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 10,340 miles a year.
Has S28 JCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 JCL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 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 S28 JCL find?
S28 JCL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bushes, and 1 more.

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