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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T228 JRDMOT history

T228 JRD is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 139,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,288 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 JRD
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
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 JRD was last recorded at 139,288 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,278 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,288 miles
  • 2025 – 138,247 miles
  • 2024 – 136,521 miles
  • 2023 – 133,571 miles
  • 2022 – 125,140 miles
  • 2021 – 116,062 miles
  • 2020 – 112,656 miles
  • 2019 – 109,480 miles
  • 2018 – 98,351 miles
  • 2017 – 91,857 miles
  • 2016 – 81,954 miles
  • 2015 – 72,590 miles
  • 2014 – 61,650 miles
  • 2013 – 50,547 miles
  • 2012 – 45,772 miles
  • 2011 – 37,925 miles
  • 2010 – 32,587 miles
  • 2009 – 26,601 miles
  • 2008 – 22,576 miles
  • 2007 – 19,934 miles
  • 2006 – 16,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,288 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,288 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,288 miles
    Test number
    247111315010
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,278 miles (+1,031)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,278 miles
    Test number
    901366665448
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass138,247 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    138,247 miles
    Test number
    453064955076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,521 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,521 miles
    Test number
    497097024796
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass133,571 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    133,571 miles
    Test number
    441336203325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail133,570 miles (+684)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,570 miles
    Test number
    679702329964
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm outer pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail132,886 miles (+7,746)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,886 miles
    Test number
    709494396649
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass125,140 miles (+9,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,140 miles
    Test number
    611990516745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass116,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    300070543747
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail116,062 miles (+3,406)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,062 miles
    Test number
    190343498065
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Reseat light (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass112,656 miles (+3,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    603802355215
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass109,480 miles (+11,129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    516814364981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass98,351 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,351 miles
    Test number
    346967108938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail98,350 miles (+6,493)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    792232985274
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass91,857 miles (+9,903)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    91,857 miles
    Test number
    469468625417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,954 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    81,954 miles
    Test number
    963818064405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted

  17. Fail81,953 miles (+9,363)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    819583922115
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted

  18. Pass72,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    997356353073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,590 miles (+10,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,590 miles
    Test number
    246507225663
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass61,650 miles (+11,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    917481224314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Fail50,547 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    675290843369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  22. Pass50,547 miles (+4,775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    839310443315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,772 miles (+7,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    45,772 miles
    Test number
    796484412331
    • NoteAirbag light illuminated

  24. Pass37,925 miles (+5,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    897030241307
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass32,587 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    241749420386
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  26. Fail32,581 miles (+5,980)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,581 miles
    Test number
    440169820310
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  27. Fail26,601 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,601 miles
    Test number
    183122599084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass26,601 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,601 miles
    Test number
    551932199079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,576 miles
    Test number
    734641598081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail22,574 miles (+2,640)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,574 miles
    Test number
    242771298040
    • FailureInner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass19,934 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,934 miles
    Test number
    590729677006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass16,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    221502086011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 JRD

Does T228 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T228 JRD is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T228 JRD?
The MOT on T228 JRD is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T228 JRD done?
T228 JRD was recorded at 139,288 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,976 miles a year.
Has T228 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 JRD has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T228 JRD 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 T228 JRD find?
T228 JRD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive transmission; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush..

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