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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

S30 JDYMOT history

S30 JDY is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2022.

S30 JDY silver 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 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
120,948 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 JDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 JDY was last recorded at 120,948 miles on 28 Nov 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,940 miles · 15 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,948 miles
  • 2017 – 117,171 miles
  • 2016 – 105,239 miles
  • 2015 – 102,372 miles
  • 2014 – 100,228 miles
  • 2012 – 97,620 miles
  • 2011 – 94,919 miles
  • 2010 – 91,429 miles
  • 2009 – 87,157 miles
  • 2008 – 82,632 miles
  • 2007 – 77,161 miles
  • 2006 – 65,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,948 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,948 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,948 miles
    Test number
    201999213914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail120,940 miles (+3,769)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,940 miles
    Test number
    861233218563
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 of 5 bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked from top to bottom and lower o/s (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass117,171 miles (+11,932)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,171 miles
    Test number
    611699137580
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  4. Pass105,239 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,239 miles
    Test number
    213907505839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,372 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    726695355080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail102,372 miles (+2,144)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,372 miles
    Test number
    519854355061
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass100,228 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    100,228 miles
    Test number
    346496344023
    • NoteN/s handbrake performance

  8. Fail100,228 miles (+2,608)2 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,228 miles
    Test number
    157594144448
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s handbrake performance
    • NoteOil amber light on

  9. Pass97,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    157406002335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail97,620 miles (+2,701)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    859410402373
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWheel alignment needed

  11. Pass94,919 miles (+3,490)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    94,919 miles
    Test number
    766041391209
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake discs & pads
    • NoteN/s handbrake performance

  12. Pass91,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    960935090254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,429 miles (+4,272)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    904965690206
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass87,157 miles (+4,525)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,157 miles
    Test number
    321114569499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake performance
    • NoteN/s window washer

  15. Pass82,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    144515058216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail82,632 miles (+5,471)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    321599448418
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass77,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    263268247299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,161 miles (+11,398)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,161 miles
    Test number
    544564047227
    • DangerousOffside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass65,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    310369346221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,763 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,763 miles
    Test number
    712449246267
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about S30 JDY

Does S30 JDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S30 JDY expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S30 JDY?
The MOT on S30 JDY expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S30 JDY done?
S30 JDY was recorded at 120,948 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2022, an average of 3,401 miles a year.
Has S30 JDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 JDY has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S30 JDY 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 S30 JDY find?
S30 JDY passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer wall, and 2 more.

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