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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

T16 JSAMOT history

T16 JSA is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,177 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 JSA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 JSA was last recorded at 100,177 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 8,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,737 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,440 miles
Average per year
6,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,177 miles
  • 2024 – 91,737 miles
  • 2023 – 83,582 miles
  • 2022 – 77,152 miles
  • 2021 – 68,764 miles
  • 2020 – 64,401 miles
  • 2019 – 60,985 miles
  • 2018 – 54,474 miles
  • 2017 – 48,037 miles
  • 2016 – 38,216 miles
  • 2015 – 30,075 miles
  • 2014 – 22,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,177 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,177 miles (+8,440)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,177 miles
    Test number
    168050132699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass91,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,737 miles
    Test number
    300370627604
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail91,737 miles (+8,155)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,737 miles
    Test number
    968172489635
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass83,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    166088821916
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail83,582 miles (+21)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,582 miles
    Test number
    929439458737
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail83,561 miles (+6,409)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,561 miles
    Test number
    867466701353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass77,152 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,152 miles
    Test number
    153600757235
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail77,052 miles (+8,288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,052 miles
    Test number
    792738879185
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass68,764 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    441339045904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,761 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    437639077954
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
  11. Fail68,761 miles (+36)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,761 miles
    Test number
    940850072171
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  12. Fail68,725 miles (+4,324)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    563228669230
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  13. Pass64,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    738075224767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,401 miles (+3,416)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,401 miles
    Test number
    695486567284
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  15. Pass60,985 miles (+6,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,985 miles
    Test number
    603423986928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    828896581139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  17. Fail54,474 miles (+6,437)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    158210343049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  18. Pass48,037 miles (+9,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    537366387235
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  19. Pass38,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    38,216 miles
    Test number
    807414151160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,216 miles (+8,141)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,216 miles
    Test number
    384509394342
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass30,075 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,075 miles
    Test number
    762576762619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,673 miles
    Test number
    358321944441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 JSA

Does T16 JSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 JSA is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 JSA?
The MOT on T16 JSA is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 JSA done?
T16 JSA was recorded at 100,177 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 6,915 miles a year.
Has T16 JSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 JSA has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 JSA 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 JSA find?
T16 JSA passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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