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BMW 740

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T343 JCFMOT history

T343 JCF is a blue petrol BMW 740 first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
189,028 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
740
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 JCF was last recorded at 189,028 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,526 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
502 miles
Average per year
4,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,028 miles
  • 2024 – 188,526 miles
  • 2023 – 188,502 miles
  • 2022 – 184,639 miles
  • 2021 – 177,667 miles
  • 2020 – 172,706 miles
  • 2019 – 167,062 miles
  • 2018 – 158,084 miles
  • 2017 – 149,204 miles
  • 2016 – 145,539 miles
  • 2015 – 140,257 miles
  • 2014 – 133,594 miles
  • 2010 – 130,052 miles
  • 2009 – 122,158 miles
  • 2008 – 114,360 miles
  • 2007 – 107,686 miles
  • 2006 – 99,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,028 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,028 miles
    Test number
    263630841517
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail189,028 miles (+502)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,028 miles
    Test number
    372110189464
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass188,526 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,526 miles
    Test number
    603056258955
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover on rear sills not allowing full inspection

  4. Fail188,526 miles (+24)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,526 miles
    Test number
    222819627805
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover on rear sills not allowing full inspection

  5. Fail188,502 miles (+3,863)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,502 miles
    Test number
    759342409546
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass184,639 miles (+6,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,639 miles
    Test number
    613956632135
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,667 miles (+4,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    177,667 miles
    Test number
    689880195833
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass172,706 miles (+5,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,706 miles
    Test number
    437055679770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass167,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    167,062 miles
    Test number
    423727178397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail167,062 miles (+8,978)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,062 miles
    Test number
    207256699406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass158,084 miles (+8,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    158,084 miles
    Test number
    271498906109
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side front (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both side rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass149,204 miles (+3,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    149,204 miles
    Test number
    602308332698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  13. Pass145,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,539 miles
    Test number
    831961180919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail145,539 miles (+5,282)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,539 miles
    Test number
    900297419607
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Fail140,257 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,257 miles
    Test number
    178547305488
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass140,257 miles (+6,663)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    140,257 miles
    Test number
    898367905050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass133,594 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    179080814075
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  18. Fail133,594 miles (+3,542)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,594 miles
    Test number
    977130914023
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  19. Pass130,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    130,052 miles
    Test number
    864642900298
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail130,052 miles (+7,894)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,052 miles
    Test number
    754282200206
    • DangerousNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass122,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    122,158 miles
    Test number
    891804979175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,158 miles (+7,798)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,158 miles
    Test number
    944559769185
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass114,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    270982778471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail114,360 miles (+6,674)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,360 miles
    Test number
    333721978195
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass107,686 miles (+8,673)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    107,686 miles
    Test number
    441373177137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,013 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    99,013 miles
    Test number
    302283776152
    • NoteBoth front discs worn
    • NoteBoth light aim low
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre

Questions about T343 JCF

Does T343 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T343 JCF is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T343 JCF?
The MOT on T343 JCF is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T343 JCF done?
T343 JCF was recorded at 189,028 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
Has T343 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 JCF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T343 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 T343 JCF find?
T343 JCF passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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