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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S86 MJFMOT history

S86 MJF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 43,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S86 MJF 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,412 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 MJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 MJF was last recorded at 43,412 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,872 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,540 miles
Average per year
851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,412 miles
  • 2025 – 40,872 miles
  • 2024 – 40,429 miles
  • 2023 – 40,249 miles
  • 2022 – 39,620 miles
  • 2021 – 39,039 miles
  • 2020 – 38,875 miles
  • 2019 – 38,250 miles
  • 2018 – 36,837 miles
  • 2017 – 36,484 miles
  • 2016 – 36,021 miles
  • 2015 – 35,259 miles
  • 2014 – 34,521 miles
  • 2013 – 31,925 miles
  • 2012 – 29,733 miles
  • 2011 – 29,026 miles
  • 2010 – 28,122 miles
  • 2009 – 27,207 miles
  • 2008 – 26,569 miles
  • 2007 – 26,279 miles
  • 2006 – 25,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,412 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,412 miles (+2,540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,412 miles
    Test number
    972522483846
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass40,872 miles (+443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,872 miles
    Test number
    180229111461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass40,429 miles (+180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    505015001265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,249 miles (+629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    262622492814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass39,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    688337139372
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail39,620 miles (+581)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,620 miles
    Test number
    640591884898
    • MajorFront Steering linkage fouling track rod ends fitted wrong way hits the shock absorbers (2.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass39,039 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    39,039 miles
    Test number
    926572423059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,875 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,875 miles
    Test number
    797301743566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,250 miles (+1,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    499667863112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,837 miles (+353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,837 miles
    Test number
    326734700260
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass36,484 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    392100756687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,456 miles (+435)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,456 miles
    Test number
    236316705081
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak steering rack internal

  13. Pass36,021 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,021 miles
    Test number
    870850550536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,259 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    208722445444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have age cracking and worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has age cracking

  15. Fail35,259 miles (+738)1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    819185335135
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have age cracking and worn on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has age cracking

  16. Pass34,521 miles (+2,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,521 miles
    Test number
    955886834134
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass31,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,925 miles
    Test number
    786925333116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,925 miles (+2,192)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,925 miles
    Test number
    507494033168
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass29,733 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    778789032140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,026 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    297188531426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,122 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    222748330124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,207 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,207 miles
    Test number
    500440929113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,569 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    832051028104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,279 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,279 miles
    Test number
    181242197069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,951 miles
    Test number
    201108346054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S86 MJF

Does S86 MJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S86 MJF is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S86 MJF?
The MOT on S86 MJF is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S86 MJF done?
S86 MJF was recorded at 43,412 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 851 miles a year.
Has S86 MJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 MJF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S86 MJF 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 S86 MJF find?
S86 MJF passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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