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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T129 JRDMOT history

T129 JRD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,652 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T129 JRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T129 JRD was last recorded at 114,652 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,553 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
3,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,652 miles
  • 2023 – 102,667 miles
  • 2021 – 99,953 miles
  • 2012 – 99,488 miles
  • 2011 – 95,772 miles
  • 2010 – 86,931 miles
  • 2009 – 75,124 miles
  • 2008 – 62,909 miles
  • 2007 – 55,923 miles
  • 2006 – 51,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,652 miles

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,652 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,652 miles
    Test number
    5724996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,553 miles (+11,886)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,553 miles
    Test number
    5581064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,667 miles (+2,714)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,667 miles
    Test number
    1494381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,953 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,953 miles
    Test number
    736408632104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,488 miles (+3,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,488 miles
    Test number
    367234512469
    • NoteAir bag light on

  6. Pass95,772 miles (+22)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    716931541384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaurst mount corroded
    • NoteSlight play in o/s inner track rod

  7. Fail95,750 miles (+8,819)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    968672221335
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass86,931 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    124502320302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing sounds rough
    • NoteSome washer jets blocked

  9. Fail86,931 miles (+11,807)3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    781692620359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing sounds rough
    • NoteSome washer jets blocked

  10. Pass75,124 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,124 miles
    Test number
    271513629363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail75,005 miles (+12,096)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    650290329389
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass62,909 miles (+6,986)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    421802028324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass55,923 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    55,923 miles
    Test number
    414123527481
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail55,923 miles (+35)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,923 miles
    Test number
    660973627332
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass55,888 miles (+3,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,888 miles
    Test number
    110591647127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass51,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    754778116196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T129 JRD

Does T129 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T129 JRD is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T129 JRD?
The MOT on T129 JRD is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T129 JRD done?
T129 JRD was recorded at 114,652 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,103 miles a year.
Has T129 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T129 JRD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T129 JRD 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 T129 JRD find?
T129 JRD passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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