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BMW K Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,171 cc

T438 JADMOT history

T438 JAD is a blue petrol BMW K Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 30,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
30,839 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T438 JAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T438 JAD was last recorded at 30,839 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,724 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,839 miles
  • 2025 – 30,724 miles
  • 2024 – 28,967 miles
  • 2010 – 28,460 miles
  • 2009 – 27,859 miles
  • 2008 – 25,974 miles
  • 2007 – 22,352 miles
  • 2006 – 20,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,839 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,839 miles (+115)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    376016261774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass30,724 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,724 miles
    Test number
    141207433393
    • AdvisoryRear tyre cracking in tread

  3. Fail30,684 miles (+1,717)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,684 miles
    Test number
    519147916012
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative cancel switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses fowling radiator
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass28,967 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    28,967 miles
    Test number
    801585843048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass28,460 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    132011420200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  6. Pass27,859 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,859 miles
    Test number
    221510299407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,974 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,974 miles
    Test number
    162497098156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

  8. Pass22,352 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,352 miles
    Test number
    381328507472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,282 miles
    Test number
    942513896175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T438 JAD

Does T438 JAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T438 JAD is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T438 JAD?
The MOT on T438 JAD is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T438 JAD done?
T438 JAD was recorded at 30,839 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 526 miles a year.
Has T438 JAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T438 JAD has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T438 JAD 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 T438 JAD find?
T438 JAD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake binding but not excessively; front shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top mount; offside front non obligatory mirror damaged loose, and 1 more.

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