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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

S90 JKRMOT history

S90 JKR is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 12 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

S90 JKR grey 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
125,408 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S90 JKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S90 JKR was last recorded at 125,408 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 6,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,712 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,696 miles
Average per year
6,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,408 miles
  • 2025 – 118,712 miles
  • 2024 – 108,702 miles
  • 2023 – 102,744 miles
  • 2022 – 92,662 miles
  • 2021 – 89,196 miles
  • 2020 – 83,079 miles
  • 2019 – 77,793 miles
  • 2018 – 73,058 miles
  • 2017 – 69,106 miles
  • 2016 – 64,187 miles
  • 2015 – 57,367 miles
  • 2014 – 46,237 miles
  • 2013 – 39,231 miles
  • 2012 – 36,666 miles
  • 2011 – 31,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    125,408 miles
    Test number
    467599327251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail125,407 miles (+6,695)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    359573867902
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides front arms mostly front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass118,712 miles (+10,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,712 miles
    Test number
    299891816650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass108,702 miles (+5,958)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    108,702 miles
    Test number
    600679135452
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,744 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,744 miles
    Test number
    194980772315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail102,744 miles (+10,082)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,744 miles
    Test number
    519030457275
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass92,662 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,662 miles
    Test number
    289831422168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,196 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,196 miles
    Test number
    787228593049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,176 miles (+6,097)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    112975060508
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass83,079 miles (+5,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,079 miles
    Test number
    833388312823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass77,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    622512972136
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail77,793 miles (+4,735)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    196482221449
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass73,058 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    599392188606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,106 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    756920441282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass64,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,187 miles
    Test number
    621923158733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,186 miles (+6,819)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,186 miles
    Test number
    481105755613
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  17. Pass57,367 miles (+11,130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,367 miles
    Test number
    225351385109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,237 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,237 miles
    Test number
    168413284164
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  19. Fail46,236 miles (+7,005)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,236 miles
    Test number
    928972284128
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
  20. Pass39,231 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,231 miles
    Test number
    209913243467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,666 miles (+5,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,666 miles
    Test number
    585184252152
    • NoteUnable to check certain items due to plastic shielding
  22. Pass31,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,199 miles
    Test number
    967825521188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S90 JKR

Does S90 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S90 JKR is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S90 JKR?
The MOT on S90 JKR is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S90 JKR done?
S90 JKR was recorded at 125,408 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,151 miles a year.
Has S90 JKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S90 JKR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S90 JKR 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 S90 JKR find?
S90 JKR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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