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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,796 cc

S39 SJCMOT history

S39 SJC is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

S39 SJC green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2021
Mileage
127,230 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 SJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S39 SJC was last recorded at 127,230 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 1,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2016: 111,184 miles, lower than 114,831 miles on 25 Nov 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,786 miles · 18 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,444 miles
Average per year
2,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,230 miles
  • 2020 – 125,786 miles
  • 2019 – 123,295 miles
  • 2018 – 122,226 miles
  • 2017 – 120,033 miles
  • 2016 – 111,184 miles
  • 2015 – 114,831 miles
  • 2014 – 101,520 miles
  • 2013 – 100,927 miles
  • 2012 – 99,540 miles
  • 2011 – 97,800 miles
  • 2009 – 97,004 miles
  • 2008 – 95,217 miles
  • 2007 – 91,035 miles
  • 2006 – 84,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,230 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 disks corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front brake disks corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,230 miles (+1,444)11 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,230 miles
    Test number
    167340112917
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,786 miles (+2,491)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    125,786 miles
    Test number
    486932497095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,295 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,295 miles
    Test number
    917396350434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

  4. Fail123,291 miles (+1,065)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,291 miles
    Test number
    966665429371
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

  5. Pass122,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,226 miles
    Test number
    971515659121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,223 miles (+2,190)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,223 miles
    Test number
    313498971245
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,033 miles (+8,849)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    513481303756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

  8. Pass111,184 miles (-3,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    111,184 miles
    Test number
    490442563159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding

  9. Pass114,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,831 miles
    Test number
    363966346730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding

  10. FailMileage not read2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    937978903292
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding

  11. Pass101,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    258764914464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,520 miles (+593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    577224014169
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass100,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    237851503149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,927 miles (+1,387)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    989091503112
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass99,540 miles (+1,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,540 miles
    Test number
    415434872064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail97,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    235493151038
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass97,800 miles (+796)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    97,800 miles
    Test number
    639893951050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,004 miles
    Test number
    551098749323
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass97,004 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,004 miles
    Test number
    953038349372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,217 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,217 miles
    Test number
    864147578260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,215 miles (+4,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,215 miles
    Test number
    474884078297
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass91,035 miles (+7,010)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    973532767230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,025 miles
    Test number
    904644086157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S39 SJC

Does S39 SJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 SJC expired on 24 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 SJC?
The MOT on S39 SJC expired on 24 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 SJC done?
S39 SJC was recorded at 127,230 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 2,811 miles a year.
Has S39 SJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 SJC has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S39 SJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S39 SJC find?
S39 SJC failed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 11 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; headlamp aim too low both; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 20 more.

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