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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T172 JNKMOT history

T172 JNK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
155,114 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 JNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 JNK was last recorded at 155,114 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,633 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
3,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,114 miles
  • 2025 – 154,633 miles
  • 2024 – 154,079 miles
  • 2023 – 152,356 miles
  • 2022 – 149,241 miles
  • 2021 – 142,061 miles
  • 2020 – 138,038 miles
  • 2019 – 135,018 miles
  • 2018 – 132,530 miles
  • 2017 – 129,943 miles
  • 2016 – 126,545 miles
  • 2015 – 122,076 miles
  • 2014 – 118,009 miles
  • 2013 – 111,535 miles
  • 2012 – 106,794 miles
  • 2011 – 104,139 miles
  • 2010 – 100,033 miles
  • 2009 – 97,331 miles
  • 2008 – 88,922 miles
  • 2006 – 81,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,114 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,114 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    155,114 miles
    Test number
    464950828248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,114 miles (+481)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,114 miles
    Test number
    679996615895
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,633 miles
    Test number
    654314577310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail154,633 miles (+554)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,633 miles
    Test number
    181635990840
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass154,079 miles (+1,723)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,079 miles
    Test number
    946774360134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,356 miles (+3,115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,356 miles
    Test number
    734109816078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,241 miles (+7,180)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    149,241 miles
    Test number
    845450469199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass142,061 miles (+4,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,061 miles
    Test number
    449562323781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass138,038 miles (+3,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    974524651665
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass135,018 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,018 miles
    Test number
    264674996113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail135,016 miles (+2,486)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,016 miles
    Test number
    532452923117
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxillary belt perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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))

  12. Pass132,530 miles (+2,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,530 miles
    Test number
    759452805236
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen marked

  13. Pass129,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    129,943 miles
    Test number
    341140985481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  14. Fail129,942 miles (+3,397)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,942 miles
    Test number
    456369556405
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass126,545 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,545 miles
    Test number
    903571272334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,076 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,076 miles
    Test number
    536363520764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail118,009 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    545878234266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass118,009 miles (+6,474)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,009 miles
    Test number
    955498734244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,535 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    815177963210
    • NoteOffside front windscreen slight scratches
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail111,535 miles (+4,741)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    727142563258
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front windscreen slight scratches
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass106,794 miles (+2,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,794 miles
    Test number
    938932862259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass104,139 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,139 miles
    Test number
    317519951405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,033 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,033 miles
    Test number
    883604560293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass97,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    562186649225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,331 miles (+8,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,331 miles
    Test number
    963456849275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass88,922 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,922 miles
    Test number
    934966968219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,477 miles
    Test number
    983809536160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T172 JNK

Does T172 JNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 JNK is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T172 JNK?
The MOT on T172 JNK is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 JNK done?
T172 JNK was recorded at 155,114 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,623 miles a year.
Has T172 JNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 JNK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T172 JNK 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 T172 JNK find?
T172 JNK passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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