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BMW M3

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T27 JKBMOT history

T27 JKB is a purple petrol BMW M3 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2023
Mileage
122,702 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T27 JKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T27 JKB was last recorded at 122,702 miles on 15 Jul 2022, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,346 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,702 miles
  • 2021 – 122,346 miles
  • 2020 – 121,433 miles
  • 2018 – 118,973 miles
  • 2016 – 118,554 miles
  • 2015 – 116,867 miles
  • 2014 – 109,840 miles
  • 2013 – 102,086 miles
  • 2012 – 99,324 miles
  • 2011 – 93,198 miles
  • 2010 – 84,462 miles
  • 2009 – 77,109 miles
  • 2008 – 73,890 miles
  • 2007 – 71,033 miles
  • 2006 – 61,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,702 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Condition of steering rack inner joints.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,702 miles (+356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,702 miles
    Test number
    102636417613
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    718040436591
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,339 miles (+906)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,339 miles
    Test number
    253948889888
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,433 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,433 miles
    Test number
    240819679796
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,419 miles (+2,446)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,419 miles
    Test number
    212507521612
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,973 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,973 miles
    Test number
    604019893448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,972 miles (+418)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,972 miles
    Test number
    852927133206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,554 miles (+1,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,554 miles
    Test number
    644940214561
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

  9. Pass116,867 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    707720657779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCondition of steering rack inner joints.

  10. Fail116,867 miles (+7,027)11 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    500413199255
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCondition of steering rack inner joints.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak .

  11. Pass109,840 miles10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    205980694151
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCondition of rear exhaust mount .
    • NoteConditionn of drivers wiper blade .
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • NoteRear diff oil leak .

  12. Fail109,840 miles (+7,754)2 repaired10 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    825250694151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCondition of rear exhaust mount .
    • NoteConditionn of drivers wiper blade .
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .
    • NoteRear diff oil leak .

  13. Pass102,086 miles (+2,762)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,086 miles
    Test number
    786613863169
    • NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED
    • NoteREAR COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

  14. Fail99,324 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    286531972429
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass99,324 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    945541072153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass93,198 miles (+8,736)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,198 miles
    Test number
    469804941182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,462 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,462 miles
    Test number
    362656340049
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail84,212 miles (+7,103)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    781580240012
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass77,109 miles (+3,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,109 miles
    Test number
    283799509071
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass73,890 miles (+2,857)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    204919838022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,033 miles (+9,075)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    71,033 miles
    Test number
    170773037010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,958 miles
    Test number
    670678026051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T27 JKB

Does T27 JKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T27 JKB expired on 26 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T27 JKB?
The MOT on T27 JKB expired on 26 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T27 JKB done?
T27 JKB was recorded at 122,702 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2022, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has T27 JKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T27 JKB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T27 JKB 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 T27 JKB find?
T27 JKB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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