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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T196 JCFMOT history

T196 JCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
167,605 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 JCF was last recorded at 167,605 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 2,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,067 miles · 13 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,538 miles
Average per year
6,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 167,605 miles
  • 2021 – 165,067 miles
  • 2020 – 156,174 miles
  • 2019 – 152,254 miles
  • 2018 – 147,236 miles
  • 2017 – 139,004 miles
  • 2016 – 131,615 miles
  • 2015 – 124,834 miles
  • 2014 – 118,553 miles
  • 2012 – 110,937 miles
  • 2011 – 103,461 miles
  • 2010 – 94,318 miles
  • 2009 – 85,687 miles
  • 2008 – 75,536 miles
  • 2007 – 63,894 miles
  • 2006 – 59,663 miles
  • 2005 – 54,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,605 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,605 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,605 miles
    Test number
    296607765714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,067 miles (+8,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    165,067 miles
    Test number
    948153565547
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower ball joint

  3. Pass156,174 miles (+3,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    156,174 miles
    Test number
    278115719443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass152,254 miles (+5,018)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,254 miles
    Test number
    898068255351
    • MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass147,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,236 miles
    Test number
    279829749627
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,236 miles (+8,232)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,236 miles
    Test number
    957388545774
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass139,004 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,004 miles
    Test number
    464983029957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,003 miles (+7,388)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,003 miles
    Test number
    606208685607
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass131,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    408195607765
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail131,615 miles (+6,781)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    548597822031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass124,834 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,834 miles
    Test number
    129709245454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,553 miles (+7,616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,553 miles
    Test number
    249676154068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

  13. Pass110,937 miles (+7,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,937 miles
    Test number
    219571302394
    • 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)

  14. Pass103,461 miles (+9,143)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,461 miles
    Test number
    655609291212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    203765290204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,318 miles (+8,631)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,318 miles
    Test number
    793914990287
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass85,687 miles (+10,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,687 miles
    Test number
    300989299230
    • 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)

  18. Pass75,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    234088568217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,536 miles (+11,642)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    630228868205
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass63,894 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    374750077228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,523 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    550921607203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,663 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    59,663 miles
    Test number
    221393316280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    54,704 miles
    Test number
    343920515231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 JCF

Does T196 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T196 JCF expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T196 JCF?
The MOT on T196 JCF expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T196 JCF done?
T196 JCF was recorded at 167,605 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 6,197 miles a year.
Has T196 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 JCF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T196 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 T196 JCF find?
T196 JCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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