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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

S781 CJEMOT history

S781 CJE is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2022.

S781 CJE red 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 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
142,948 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 CJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 CJE was last recorded at 142,948 miles on 14 Feb 2022, 1,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,256 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,692 miles
Average per year
5,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 142,948 miles
  • 2021 – 141,256 miles
  • 2020 – 139,695 miles
  • 2019 – 137,328 miles
  • 2018 – 134,229 miles
  • 2016 – 127,898 miles
  • 2015 – 121,253 miles
  • 2014 – 113,575 miles
  • 2013 – 104,235 miles
  • 2012 – 99,104 miles
  • 2011 – 94,461 miles
  • 2010 – 86,641 miles
  • 2009 – 74,491 miles
  • 2008 – 69,395 miles
  • 2007 – 63,037 miles
  • 2006 – 59,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,948 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.

  • Rear exhaust clamp broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,948 miles
    Test number
    865490010386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,948 miles (+1,692)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,948 miles
    Test number
    265818247629
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass141,256 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,256 miles
    Test number
    351473684197
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken

  4. Fail141,255 miles (+1,560)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,255 miles
    Test number
    945886525077
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken

  5. Pass139,695 miles (+2,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,695 miles
    Test number
    163538045001
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken

  6. Pass137,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,328 miles
    Test number
    428351944992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail137,327 miles (+3,098)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,327 miles
    Test number
    151837930292
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,229 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    134,229 miles
    Test number
    478849648068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,227 miles (+6,329)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,227 miles
    Test number
    253854451898
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass127,898 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,898 miles
    Test number
    844695270270
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around near side rear jacking point.
    • AdvisorySlightly low reading from off side handbrake.

  11. Pass121,253 miles (+383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    212862787313
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Fail120,870 miles (+7,295)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,870 miles
    Test number
    382852217930
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass113,575 miles (+9,340)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    408845904307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass104,235 miles (+5,131)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    349739193491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass99,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    276800192236
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail99,104 miles (+4,643)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,104 miles
    Test number
    467830092243
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass94,461 miles (+7,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    166480001363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass86,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    924696700353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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)

  19. Fail86,641 miles (+12,150)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    172286690236
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass74,491 miles (+5,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,491 miles
    Test number
    670716769285
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass69,395 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,395 miles
    Test number
    223760978277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,037 miles (+3,912)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    582099367223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    59,125 miles
    Test number
    790836576245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 CJE

Does S781 CJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 CJE expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 CJE?
The MOT on S781 CJE expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 CJE done?
S781 CJE was recorded at 142,948 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2022, an average of 5,455 miles a year.
Has S781 CJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 CJE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S781 CJE 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 S781 CJE find?
S781 CJE passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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