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BMW 3 Series

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T187 JCFMOT history

T187 JCF is an orange petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2026
Mileage
126,811 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 JCF was last recorded at 126,811 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 1,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,567 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,244 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,811 miles
  • 2024 – 125,567 miles
  • 2023 – 123,551 miles
  • 2022 – 122,656 miles
  • 2021 – 122,446 miles
  • 2019 – 121,084 miles
  • 2018 – 120,459 miles
  • 2016 – 120,453 miles
  • 2014 – 119,188 miles
  • 2013 – 112,635 miles
  • 2012 – 107,731 miles
  • 2011 – 103,200 miles
  • 2010 – 98,138 miles
  • 2009 – 93,445 miles
  • 2008 – 88,158 miles
  • 2007 – 82,489 miles
  • 2006 – 76,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,811 miles
  • AdvisoryThis car is heavily modified !

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.

  • Modified for motorsport

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,811 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,811 miles
    Test number
    528687762652
    • AdvisoryThis car is heavily modified !

  2. Pass125,567 miles (+2,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,567 miles
    Test number
    714335957194
    • AdvisoryRally car specification

  3. Pass123,551 miles (+895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,551 miles
    Test number
    631213297389
    • AdvisoryCar has been modified for rallying.

  4. Pass122,656 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,656 miles
    Test number
    782064377550
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test

  5. Pass122,446 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,446 miles
    Test number
    854378046913
    • AdvisoryModified for motorsport

  6. Pass121,084 miles (+625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,084 miles
    Test number
    431911121595
    • AdvisoryModified for Motorsport
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,459 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,459 miles
    Test number
    539827827445
    • AdvisoryModified for Motorsport

  8. Pass120,453 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,453 miles
    Test number
    581509417763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,188 miles (+6,553)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    119,188 miles
    Test number
    186051284429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,635 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,635 miles
    Test number
    669889783033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    729094082043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail107,731 miles (+4,531)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,731 miles
    Test number
    858224382042
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass103,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,200 miles
    Test number
    145783681421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. FailMileage not read6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276600381041
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass98,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,138 miles
    Test number
    631322980037
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. FailMileage not read5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    360501880089
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    672712289006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    173220189072
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass88,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,158 miles
    Test number
    504120288008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,158 miles (+5,669)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,158 miles
    Test number
    123650288452
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass82,489 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    633012287017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,343 miles (+6,132)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    651334977032
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass76,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    130119476424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,211 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    434349376030
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T187 JCF

Does T187 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T187 JCF expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T187 JCF?
The MOT on T187 JCF expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T187 JCF done?
T187 JCF was recorded at 126,811 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has T187 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 JCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on T187 JCF 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 T187 JCF find?
T187 JCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: this car is heavily modified !.

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