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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T226 JVHMOT history

T226 JVH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 147,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2022
Mileage
147,862 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T226 JVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T226 JVH was last recorded at 147,862 miles on 15 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2018: 125,562 miles, lower than 195,663 miles on 21 Nov 2015.
  • 15 Oct 2021: 147,862 miles, lower than 148,689 miles on 14 Jan 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,689 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 147,862 miles
  • 2019 – 132,239 miles
  • 2018 – 125,562 miles
  • 2015 – 195,663 miles
  • 2014 – 177,402 miles
  • 2013 – 166,150 miles
  • 2012 – 158,056 miles
  • 2010 – 145,648 miles
  • 2009 – 127,581 miles
  • 2008 – 112,816 miles
  • 2007 – 99,530 miles
  • 2006 – 91,279 miles
  • 2005 – 77,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,862 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,862 miles (-827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,862 miles
    Test number
    984689846318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,689 miles (+16,450)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,689 miles
    Test number
    426250296958
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,239 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,239 miles
    Test number
    682602451437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,562 miles (-70,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,562 miles
    Test number
    831176443900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass195,663 miles (+7,004)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    195,663 miles
    Test number
    938154634348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,659 miles (+11,257)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    188,659 miles
    Test number
    596761735009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,402 miles (+11,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    177,402 miles
    Test number
    696658014065
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass166,150 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    166,150 miles
    Test number
    548090813046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTraction light on

  9. Fail166,150 miles (+8,094)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,150 miles
    Test number
    145470913099
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTraction light on

  10. Pass158,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    158,056 miles
    Test number
    337375922021
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail158,056 miles (+12,408)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,056 miles
    Test number
    309325222033
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass145,648 miles (+346)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    145,648 miles
    Test number
    934018820355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteParking brake effort only just met

  13. Fail145,302 miles (+17,721)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,302 miles
    Test number
    860409810301
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass127,581 miles (+14,765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,581 miles
    Test number
    580146929235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail112,816 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,816 miles
    Test number
    161926228232
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,816 miles (+13,286)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    112,816 miles
    Test number
    321836528435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,530 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,530 miles
    Test number
    301681577183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,279 miles (+14,251)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    762308596190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,028 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2006
    Odometer
    77,028 miles
    Test number
    311100245139
    • NoteRear number plate starting to fade
    • NoteStone chip in front windscreen centre

Questions about T226 JVH

Does T226 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T226 JVH expired on 14 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T226 JVH?
The MOT on T226 JVH expired on 14 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T226 JVH done?
T226 JVH was recorded at 147,862 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has T226 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T226 JVH has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on T226 JVH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T226 JVH find?
T226 JVH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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