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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S35 JRKMOT history

S35 JRK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.

S35 JRK blue 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 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
122,143 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 JRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 JRK was last recorded at 122,143 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,089 miles · 4 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
4,054 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,143 miles
  • 2021 – 118,089 miles
  • 2020 – 117,571 miles
  • 2018 – 116,333 miles
  • 2017 – 112,779 miles
  • 2016 – 108,106 miles
  • 2015 – 104,903 miles
  • 2014 – 101,106 miles
  • 2013 – 96,833 miles
  • 2012 – 92,264 miles
  • 2011 – 88,009 miles
  • 2010 – 79,589 miles
  • 2009 – 70,543 miles
  • 2008 – 62,240 miles
  • 2007 – 52,871 miles
  • 2006 – 44,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,143 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle Generally Corroded

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Advance corrosion all over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,143 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,143 miles
    Test number
    237746234396
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle Generally Corroded

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    528881845340
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass118,089 miles (+518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,089 miles
    Test number
    395396554306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,571 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,571 miles
    Test number
    216829710893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,333 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    868278020254
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail116,333 miles (+3,554)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    910428983620
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault reset light (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass112,779 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,779 miles
    Test number
    249190524341
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion all over

  8. Fail112,554 miles (+4,448)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,554 miles
    Test number
    258004123771
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion all over

  9. Pass108,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    226981367347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,106 miles (+3,203)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    483071115051
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass104,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    902257696864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail104,903 miles (+3,797)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    846274135240
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass101,106 miles (+4,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,106 miles
    Test number
    459652434206
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass96,833 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,833 miles
    Test number
    519105033205
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail96,833 miles (+4,569)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,833 miles
    Test number
    729644133263
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass92,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    186633112265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,264 miles (+4,255)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,264 miles
    Test number
    349933312223
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass88,009 miles (+23)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    439066631251
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail87,986 miles (+8,397)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,986 miles
    Test number
    487859821222
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass79,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    79,589 miles
    Test number
    901409120279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,589 miles (+9,046)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,589 miles
    Test number
    730339320224
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass70,543 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    764201369237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail70,543 miles (+8,303)1 failure4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    193101669279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass62,240 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    123044178273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre very low in tread and slight cut in tyre

  25. Fail62,240 miles (+9,369)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    140134578236
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre very low in tread and slight cut in tyre

  26. Pass52,871 miles (+8,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,871 miles
    Test number
    370337657207
    • NoteOSR TYRE TREAD VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL MIN.

  27. Pass44,216 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,216 miles
    Test number
    784425756297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,026 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    304782446242
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about S35 JRK

Does S35 JRK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S35 JRK expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S35 JRK?
The MOT on S35 JRK expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S35 JRK done?
S35 JRK was recorded at 122,143 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has S35 JRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 JRK has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S35 JRK 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 S35 JRK find?
S35 JRK passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s); underside of vehicle generally corroded.

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