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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T388 JCFMOT history

T388 JCF is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,028 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T388 JCF was last recorded at 104,028 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,947 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
1,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,028 miles
  • 2025 – 103,838 miles
  • 2022 – 103,734 miles
  • 2021 – 103,655 miles
  • 2020 – 103,149 miles
  • 2019 – 102,849 miles
  • 2018 – 101,993 miles
  • 2017 – 100,584 miles
  • 2016 – 96,941 miles
  • 2013 – 96,490 miles
  • 2012 – 92,981 miles
  • 2011 – 90,428 miles
  • 2010 – 89,194 miles
  • 2009 – 85,958 miles
  • 2008 – 79,574 miles
  • 2007 – 78,301 miles
  • 2006 – 74,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,028 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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,028 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    272940297062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,947 miles (+109)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    391117449504
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass103,838 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    487713136592
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail103,838 miles (+104)1 dangerous4 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    603346901332
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass103,734 miles (+79)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,734 miles
    Test number
    553502140993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass103,655 miles (+506)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    103,655 miles
    Test number
    522299904046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass103,149 miles (+300)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,149 miles
    Test number
    314153157543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass102,849 miles (+856)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,849 miles
    Test number
    625181744936
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass101,993 miles (+1,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,993 miles
    Test number
    500709836451
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)

  10. Pass100,584 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,584 miles
    Test number
    227294602822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has small cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn low 3mm
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on

  11. Fail100,584 miles (+3,643)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,584 miles
    Test number
    946489247928
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has small cracks
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread worn low 3mm
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator light on

  12. Pass96,941 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    318381165235
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail96,941 miles (+451)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    668581811617
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass96,490 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    979166313182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,981 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    179383692488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,980 miles (+2,552)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    159159582427
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  17. Pass90,428 miles (+1,234)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,428 miles
    Test number
    745679081032
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass89,194 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,194 miles
    Test number
    352832500466
    • NoteCorrosion front & rear brake discs

  19. Fail89,194 miles (+3,236)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,194 miles
    Test number
    480297390105
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteCorrosion front & rear brake discs

  20. Pass85,958 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    832832029261
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail85,958 miles (+6,384)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    480299019295
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass79,574 miles (+1,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,574 miles
    Test number
    373185428485
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass78,301 miles (+4,191)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    884780237256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass74,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    74,110 miles
    Test number
    112238226232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T388 JCF

Does T388 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T388 JCF is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T388 JCF?
The MOT on T388 JCF is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T388 JCF done?
T388 JCF was recorded at 104,028 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 1,533 miles a year.
Has T388 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 JCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T388 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 T388 JCF find?
T388 JCF passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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