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BMW R Series

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

T285 JGNMOT history

T285 JGN is a yellow petrol BMW R Series first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,202 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 JGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 JGN was last recorded at 59,202 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,311 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,891 miles
Average per year
2,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,202 miles
  • 2024 – 54,311 miles
  • 2023 – 51,017 miles
  • 2022 – 49,423 miles
  • 2021 – 46,935 miles
  • 2020 – 44,122 miles
  • 2019 – 39,496 miles
  • 2018 – 37,116 miles
  • 2017 – 34,171 miles
  • 2016 – 31,784 miles
  • 2015 – 31,213 miles
  • 2014 – 29,298 miles
  • 2013 – 25,004 miles
  • 2012 – 24,318 miles
  • 2010 – 23,507 miles
  • 2009 – 23,339 miles
  • 2008 – 22,465 miles
  • 2007 – 21,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,202 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,202 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,202 miles
    Test number
    592339651364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,311 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    551218517979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,017 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,017 miles
    Test number
    239128203363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,423 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    829958646289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,935 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,935 miles
    Test number
    152642333777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,122 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    305959821741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,496 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,496 miles
    Test number
    366637016145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,116 miles (+2,945)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    37,116 miles
    Test number
    102017527522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,171 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,171 miles
    Test number
    348319226703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,784 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    709489520606
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  11. Fail31,782 miles (+569)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    969919946903
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass31,213 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,213 miles
    Test number
    387440255129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,298 miles (+4,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,298 miles
    Test number
    717073824122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
  14. Pass25,004 miles (+686)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,004 miles
    Test number
    106363733158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,318 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,318 miles
    Test number
    177558832110
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
  16. Fail24,249 miles (+742)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,249 miles
    Test number
    247715512424
    • DangerousFront Brake hose which buldges (3.2.B4)
  17. Pass23,507 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,507 miles
    Test number
    250896450221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    23,339 miles
    Test number
    323565669421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,332 miles (+867)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    182465569200
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
    • NoteABS LIGHT FLASHING
  20. Pass22,465 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,465 miles
    Test number
    162117788209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,092 miles
    Test number
    933822907164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 JGN

Does T285 JGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 JGN is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T285 JGN?
The MOT on T285 JGN is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 JGN done?
T285 JGN was recorded at 59,202 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 2,045 miles a year.
Has T285 JGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 JGN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T285 JGN 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 T285 JGN find?
T285 JGN passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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