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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T109 JVHMOT history

T109 JVH is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 153,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,730 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T109 JVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T109 JVH was last recorded at 153,730 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,262 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
468 miles
Average per year
5,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,730 miles
  • 2025 – 153,262 miles
  • 2024 – 152,942 miles
  • 2023 – 151,519 miles
  • 2022 – 151,282 miles
  • 2021 – 150,081 miles
  • 2020 – 149,054 miles
  • 2019 – 144,132 miles
  • 2018 – 138,878 miles
  • 2017 – 131,205 miles
  • 2016 – 124,201 miles
  • 2015 – 116,998 miles
  • 2014 – 108,041 miles
  • 2013 – 99,836 miles
  • 2012 – 93,876 miles
  • 2011 – 85,553 miles
  • 2010 – 76,196 miles
  • 2009 – 64,909 miles
  • 2008 – 56,390 miles
  • 2007 – 49,292 miles
  • 2006 – 43,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,730 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,730 miles (+468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,730 miles
    Test number
    650886350388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,262 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,262 miles
    Test number
    994949223186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,942 miles (+1,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    802609142635
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass151,519 miles (+237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,519 miles
    Test number
    889705776045
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,282 miles (+1,201)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    151,282 miles
    Test number
    427387017625
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,081 miles (+1,027)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,081 miles
    Test number
    490561182954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass149,054 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,054 miles
    Test number
    536706092655
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail149,053 miles (+4,921)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,053 miles
    Test number
    869873801538
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass144,132 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,132 miles
    Test number
    195070668264
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail144,125 miles (+5,247)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,125 miles
    Test number
    285610755629
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass138,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    138,878 miles
    Test number
    292964926803
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail138,878 miles (+7,673)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,878 miles
    Test number
    609015232121
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak engine
    • AdvisoryFront both front shockers soft
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass131,205 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,205 miles
    Test number
    571798861563
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail131,205 miles (+7,004)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,205 miles
    Test number
    967259458454
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear arm bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass124,201 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    989047169294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail124,201 miles (+7,203)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    118891551418
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass116,998 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    317803425067
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished on outer sidewall.
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail116,998 miles (+8,957)6 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    146189015074
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light lit.
    • NoteNearside rear tyrefitted incorrectly [wrong rotation]
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished on outer sidewall.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level on minimum.

  19. Pass108,041 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    617090814044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail108,041 miles (+8,205)1 dangerous4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    166569304053
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass99,836 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    848511713055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  22. Fail99,836 miles (+5,960)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    175731313481
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  23. Fail93,876 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    456867222057
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass93,876 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    568117322081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,553 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,553 miles
    Test number
    149618221028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,359 miles (+9,163)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,359 miles
    Test number
    738871321086
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass76,196 miles (+11,287)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    932308520091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,909 miles (+8,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    64,909 miles
    Test number
    941507829070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,390 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    543202708016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,292 miles (+5,540)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,292 miles
    Test number
    120220837047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    563080116080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T109 JVH

Does T109 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T109 JVH is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T109 JVH?
The MOT on T109 JVH is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T109 JVH done?
T109 JVH was recorded at 153,730 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,487 miles a year.
Has T109 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T109 JVH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T109 JVH 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 T109 JVH find?
T109 JVH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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