BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T235 JCFMOT history
T235 JCF is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 182,072 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T235 JCF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T235 JCF was last recorded at 182,072 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 3,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 178,914 miles · 21 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,158 miles
- Average per year
- 6,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 182,072 miles
- 2024 – 178,914 miles
- 2023 – 178,265 miles
- 2022 – 177,045 miles
- 2021 – 176,371 miles
- 2020 – 175,657 miles
- 2019 – 174,026 miles
- 2018 – 172,320 miles
- 2017 – 161,660 miles
- 2016 – 153,178 miles
- 2015 – 141,461 miles
- 2014 – 130,360 miles
- 2013 – 117,743 miles
- 2012 – 103,986 miles
- 2011 – 94,133 miles
- 2010 – 78,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,072 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion covering under vehicle including suspension components
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,072 miles (+3,158)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 182,072 miles
- Test number
- 614032532107
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion covering under vehicle including suspension components
Pass178,914 miles (+649)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 178,914 miles
- Test number
- 312739021062
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass178,265 miles (+1,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 178,265 miles
- Test number
- 168166692326
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass177,045 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 177,045 miles
- Test number
- 440197999855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,041 miles (+670)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,041 miles
- Test number
- 546076979337
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured rear both and front o/s (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass176,371 miles (+714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 176,371 miles
- Test number
- 253980176450
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass175,657 miles (+1,631)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 175,657 miles
- Test number
- 797958065310
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass174,026 miles (+1,706)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 174,026 miles
- Test number
- 416452550718
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass172,320 miles (+10,660)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 172,320 miles
- Test number
- 675531337936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,660 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 161,660 miles
- Test number
- 921280476395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail161,660 miles (+8,482)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,660 miles
- Test number
- 928181241819
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass153,178 miles (+248)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 153,178 miles
- Test number
- 140655876121
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Fail152,930 miles (+11,469)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,930 miles
- Test number
- 790844891637
- FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Pass141,461 miles (+11,101)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 141,461 miles
- Test number
- 931867366427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,360 miles (+12,617)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 130,360 miles
- Test number
- 268545424327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,743 miles (+13,757)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 117,743 miles
- Test number
- 476311913313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,986 miles (+9,853)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 103,986 miles
- Test number
- 409494522397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 94,133 miles
- Test number
- 797890841319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,133 miles (+15,875)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,133 miles
- Test number
- 366044031331
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass78,258 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 78,258 miles
- Test number
- 360580940388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T235 JCF
- Does T235 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T235 JCF is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T235 JCF?
- The MOT on T235 JCF is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T235 JCF done?
- T235 JCF was recorded at 182,072 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
- Has T235 JCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T235 JCF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on T235 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 T235 JCF find?
- T235 JCF passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 1 more.
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