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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T16 JACMOT history

T16 JAC is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
179,484 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 JAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 JAC was last recorded at 179,484 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,515 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,969 miles
Average per year
7,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,484 miles
  • 2025 – 176,515 miles
  • 2024 – 171,445 miles
  • 2023 – 164,295 miles
  • 2022 – 155,821 miles
  • 2021 – 148,165 miles
  • 2020 – 140,384 miles
  • 2019 – 128,784 miles
  • 2018 – 116,308 miles
  • 2017 – 98,067 miles
  • 2016 – 73,637 miles
  • 2015 – 67,652 miles
  • 2014 – 56,651 miles
  • 2013 – 49,158 miles
  • 2012 – 38,586 miles
  • 2011 – 36,382 miles
  • 2010 – 35,292 miles
  • 2009 – 33,228 miles
  • 2007 – 30,221 miles
  • 2006 – 29,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,484 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by rear jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by rear jacking point

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,484 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    179,484 miles
    Test number
    188206591608
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,515 miles (+5,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,515 miles
    Test number
    299548123021
    • AdvisoryALL UNDERBODY UNDERSEALED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass171,445 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,445 miles
    Test number
    388759253468
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail171,442 miles (+7,147)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,442 miles
    Test number
    349797309931
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass164,295 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,295 miles
    Test number
    827127454987
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail164,281 miles (+8,460)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,281 miles
    Test number
    166012162599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,821 miles
    Test number
    863589398678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,821 miles (+7,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,821 miles
    Test number
    777831632945
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,165 miles
    Test number
    751267107112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to o/s/r where it goes over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail148,165 miles (+7,781)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,165 miles
    Test number
    886310016016
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to o/s/r where it goes over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass140,384 miles (+11,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,384 miles
    Test number
    662396531050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of both front esp the off side. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass128,784 miles (+12,476)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,784 miles
    Test number
    108341075135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,308 miles (+18,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    116,308 miles
    Test number
    753087373861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    829019223673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills are covered so condition cannot be assessed

  15. Fail98,067 miles (+24,430)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    152813584508
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills are covered so condition cannot be assessed

  16. Pass73,637 miles (+5,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,637 miles
    Test number
    195465327794
    • AdvisoryOuter sills are covered so there condition cannot be assessed

  17. Pass67,652 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    259354835053
    • NoteOuter sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed

  18. Fail67,652 miles (+11,001)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,652 miles
    Test number
    296033635018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOuter sills are coverred so their condition cannot be assessed

  19. Pass56,651 miles (+7,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    189565334497
    • NoteOuter sills coverred so condition cannot be assessed

  20. Pass49,158 miles (+10,572)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,158 miles
    Test number
    385753433023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,586 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,586 miles
    Test number
    196067632079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,382 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,382 miles
    Test number
    107926931455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,292 miles
    Test number
    442495230021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,292 miles (+2,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,292 miles
    Test number
    412742530000
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass33,228 miles (+3,007)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,228 miles
    Test number
    870053329030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,221 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,221 miles
    Test number
    681335937386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,263 miles
    Test number
    203287526371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 JAC

Does T16 JAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 JAC is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 JAC?
The MOT on T16 JAC is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 JAC done?
T16 JAC was recorded at 179,484 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,790 miles a year.
Has T16 JAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 JAC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 JAC 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 T16 JAC find?
T16 JAC passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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