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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T13 JFDMOT history

T13 JFD is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,328 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 JFD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 JFD was last recorded at 148,328 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 12,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,443 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,885 miles
Average per year
3,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,328 miles
  • 2024 – 135,443 miles
  • 2023 – 132,867 miles
  • 2021 – 132,469 miles
  • 2020 – 131,681 miles
  • 2019 – 130,476 miles
  • 2018 – 128,814 miles
  • 2017 – 127,059 miles
  • 2016 – 125,300 miles
  • 2015 – 123,891 miles
  • 2013 – 121,180 miles
  • 2012 – 118,807 miles
  • 2011 – 115,744 miles
  • 2010 – 113,379 miles
  • 2009 – 110,382 miles
  • 2008 – 103,152 miles
  • 2007 – 98,885 miles
  • 2006 – 91,005 miles
  • 2005 – 87,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,328 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Diff oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,328 miles (+12,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,328 miles
    Test number
    226917392472
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,443 miles (+2,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,443 miles
    Test number
    260938347954
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,869 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,869 miles
    Test number
    861300762960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,867 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,867 miles
    Test number
    430323815898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,469 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,469 miles
    Test number
    265669236274
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,468 miles (+787)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,468 miles
    Test number
    435877086026
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,681 miles (+1,205)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,681 miles
    Test number
    588464278376
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass130,476 miles (+1,662)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,476 miles
    Test number
    588663807913
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass128,814 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    287377161295
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail128,814 miles (+1,755)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,814 miles
    Test number
    502635030996
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass127,059 miles (+1,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    127,059 miles
    Test number
    859367869731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and diff

  12. Pass125,300 miles (+1,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,300 miles
    Test number
    982774233032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine and diff

  13. Pass123,891 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    123,891 miles
    Test number
    957329662311
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering rack joints

  14. Fail123,891 miles (+2,711)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,891 miles
    Test number
    116720910043
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering rack joints

  15. Pass121,180 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    121,180 miles
    Test number
    868428703378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,175 miles (+2,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,175 miles
    Test number
    716995003394
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  17. Pass118,807 miles (+40)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,807 miles
    Test number
    966766892283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail118,767 miles (+3,023)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,767 miles
    Test number
    198880492203
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass115,744 miles (+2,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    115,744 miles
    Test number
    789299491228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass113,379 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,379 miles
    Test number
    582165500307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,341 miles (+2,959)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,341 miles
    Test number
    123501300359
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass110,382 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,382 miles
    Test number
    580371509307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,152 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    103,152 miles
    Test number
    470287578231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,127 miles (+4,242)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    842362368286
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass98,885 miles (+7,880)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,885 miles
    Test number
    812753367253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,005 miles (+3,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    530630176232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass87,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    423880955453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 JFD

Does T13 JFD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 JFD is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T13 JFD?
The MOT on T13 JFD is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 JFD done?
T13 JFD was recorded at 148,328 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 3,033 miles a year.
Has T13 JFD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 JFD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T13 JFD 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 T13 JFD find?
T13 JFD passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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