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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

S70 JATMOT history

S70 JAT is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 58,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S70 JAT silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
58,266 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 JAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 JAT was last recorded at 58,266 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,059 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,207 miles
Average per year
2,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,266 miles
  • 2024 – 56,059 miles
  • 2023 – 53,508 miles
  • 2022 – 51,883 miles
  • 2021 – 49,429 miles
  • 2020 – 47,844 miles
  • 2019 – 46,902 miles
  • 2018 – 45,915 miles
  • 2017 – 45,016 miles
  • 2016 – 42,727 miles
  • 2015 – 40,080 miles
  • 2014 – 37,855 miles
  • 2013 – 36,134 miles
  • 2012 – 34,398 miles
  • 2011 – 32,414 miles
  • 2010 – 30,492 miles
  • 2009 – 27,421 miles
  • 2008 – 24,593 miles
  • 2007 – 19,519 miles
  • 2006 – 14,850 miles
  • 2005 – 11,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,266 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes worn

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    58,266 miles
    Test number
    734324967102
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes worn
  2. Fail58,265 miles (+2,206)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,265 miles
    Test number
    618696503589
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed All readings too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes worn
  3. Pass56,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    914363902098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail56,059 miles (+2,551)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    857091015134
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass53,508 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    421649919641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,506 miles (+1,623)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,506 miles
    Test number
    790920347779
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass51,883 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    620304605949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    184062447190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,429 miles (+1,585)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,429 miles
    Test number
    345173171235
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass47,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    650425370303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,844 miles (+942)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    374060518091
    • Repaired at testFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass46,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    798605227549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,902 miles (+987)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,902 miles
    Test number
    659871407061
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  14. Pass45,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,915 miles
    Test number
    783620257839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,912 miles (+896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,912 miles
    Test number
    233541808484
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. Pass45,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    127927750538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,016 miles (+2,289)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    400950582797
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass42,727 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    42,727 miles
    Test number
    206664386724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,080 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    437059470551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,855 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    465651924413
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass36,134 miles (+1,736)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,134 miles
    Test number
    236242223385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,398 miles (+1,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    34,398 miles
    Test number
    997227412353
    • 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)
  23. Pass32,414 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    32,414 miles
    Test number
    168986621319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,492 miles (+3,071)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,492 miles
    Test number
    543182620357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet second catch operation stiff
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded on braking surface
  25. Pass27,421 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,421 miles
    Test number
    943916219323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,593 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,593 miles
    Test number
    141877218326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,519 miles (+4,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,519 miles
    Test number
    230889117326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass14,850 miles (+3,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    14,850 miles
    Test number
    724056826396
    • NoteMajor oil leak!
  29. Pass11,043 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    11,043 miles
    Test number
    743135035342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail10,844 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,844 miles
    Test number
    252807425320
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S70 JAT

Does S70 JAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 JAT is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S70 JAT?
The MOT on S70 JAT is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 JAT done?
S70 JAT was recorded at 58,266 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,375 miles a year.
Has S70 JAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 JAT has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 JAT 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 S70 JAT find?
S70 JAT passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front lower arm rear bushes worn.

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