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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T213 JSSMOT history

T213 JSS is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,647 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T213 JSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T213 JSS was last recorded at 64,647 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,268 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,647 miles
  • 2021 – 64,268 miles
  • 2020 – 64,108 miles
  • 2019 – 63,161 miles
  • 2018 – 60,935 miles
  • 2017 – 57,127 miles
  • 2016 – 55,666 miles
  • 2014 – 53,636 miles
  • 2013 – 52,453 miles
  • 2012 – 51,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,647 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,647 miles
    Test number
    140293011331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Pass64,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    383854583180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,268 miles (+160)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    864300063350
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass64,108 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    850196253094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail64,108 miles (+947)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    813695603018
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass63,161 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,161 miles
    Test number
    480933603323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,159 miles1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    690793969109
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail63,159 miles (+2,224)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,159 miles
    Test number
    174182704701
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    975310359468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack on the edge
  10. Fail60,935 miles (+3,808)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,935 miles
    Test number
    640777320196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack on the edge
  11. Pass57,127 miles (+1,461)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,127 miles
    Test number
    606752205489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass55,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    508323233155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,666 miles (+2,030)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    627342150941
    • DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  14. Pass53,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    267143054330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,636 miles (+1,183)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    757743154328
    • DangerousPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
  16. Pass52,453 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    976200253310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged
  17. Fail52,453 miles (+741)2 dangerous1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    487810853390
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged
  18. Pass51,712 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,712 miles
    Test number
    266747342250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,711 miles3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,711 miles
    Test number
    485794042276
    • DangerousNail in rear tyre
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T213 JSS

Does T213 JSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T213 JSS is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T213 JSS?
The MOT on T213 JSS is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T213 JSS done?
T213 JSS was recorded at 64,647 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 926 miles a year.
Has T213 JSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T213 JSS has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T213 JSS 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 T213 JSS find?
T213 JSS passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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