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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

S71 JRKMOT history

S71 JRK is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

S71 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
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,666 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 JRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 JRK was last recorded at 146,666 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 4,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,885 miles · 23 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
4,781 miles
Average per year
4,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,666 miles
  • 2024 – 141,885 miles
  • 2023 – 136,639 miles
  • 2022 – 130,078 miles
  • 2021 – 127,700 miles
  • 2020 – 126,326 miles
  • 2019 – 123,850 miles
  • 2018 – 120,158 miles
  • 2017 – 114,699 miles
  • 2016 – 107,368 miles
  • 2015 – 99,643 miles
  • 2014 – 92,104 miles
  • 2013 – 87,791 miles
  • 2012 – 82,193 miles
  • 2011 – 77,211 miles
  • 2010 – 71,448 miles
  • 2009 – 65,937 miles
  • 2008 – 61,259 miles
  • 2007 – 55,639 miles
  • 2006 – 50,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,666 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    600630388835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,666 miles (+4,781)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    781765288200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))

  3. Pass141,885 miles (+5,246)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,885 miles
    Test number
    729444817066
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,639 miles (+6,561)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,639 miles
    Test number
    140589663334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,078 miles (+2,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,078 miles
    Test number
    707510197122
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,700 miles (+1,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,700 miles
    Test number
    963738784616
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass126,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    852872635646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,326 miles (+2,476)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,326 miles
    Test number
    751639683079
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass123,850 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    214991958316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,158 miles (+5,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,158 miles
    Test number
    902171057301
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 75% approx worn
    • AdvisoryParking brake readings low attention recommended

  11. Pass114,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    527490859434
    • AdvisoryOffside condensation in light

  12. Fail114,699 miles (+7,331)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,699 miles
    Test number
    646882406819
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside condensation in light

  13. Pass107,368 miles (+7,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    114118509699
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS CRACKED

  14. Pass99,643 miles (+458)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,643 miles
    Test number
    835406525039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front fog lamps broken
    • NoteO/s/r h/brake efficiency low

  15. Fail99,185 miles (+7,081)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,185 miles
    Test number
    859762115075
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front fog lamps broken
    • NoteO/s/r h/brake efficiency low

  16. Pass92,104 miles (+4,313)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,104 miles
    Test number
    105549104067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,791 miles (+5,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    818907513053
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    126839812457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,193 miles (+4,982)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,193 miles
    Test number
    946519012045
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass77,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    758195321041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,211 miles (+5,763)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,211 miles
    Test number
    138285421497
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass71,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    380909610060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,448 miles (+5,511)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    192059010061
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Pass65,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    820424619075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,937 miles (+4,678)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,937 miles
    Test number
    432812819037
    • FailureNearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

  26. Pass61,259 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    643048818017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,639 miles (+5,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    621417117004
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass50,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    982161526073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 JRK

Does S71 JRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 JRK is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S71 JRK?
The MOT on S71 JRK is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 JRK done?
S71 JRK was recorded at 146,666 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 4,829 miles a year.
Has S71 JRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 JRK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 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 S71 JRK find?
S71 JRK passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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