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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T443 JCFMOT history

T443 JCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 54,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
54,905 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T443 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T443 JCF was last recorded at 54,905 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,752 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
1,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,905 miles
  • 2025 – 54,752 miles
  • 2024 – 53,949 miles
  • 2023 – 53,065 miles
  • 2022 – 52,573 miles
  • 2021 – 51,397 miles
  • 2020 – 51,118 miles
  • 2019 – 50,673 miles
  • 2018 – 49,890 miles
  • 2017 – 48,799 miles
  • 2016 – 47,727 miles
  • 2015 – 45,904 miles
  • 2014 – 44,881 miles
  • 2013 – 44,127 miles
  • 2012 – 42,872 miles
  • 2010 – 41,301 miles
  • 2009 – 40,301 miles
  • 2008 – 37,725 miles
  • 2007 – 35,998 miles
  • 2006 – 33,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,905 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,905 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,905 miles
    Test number
    310960377600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,752 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,752 miles
    Test number
    259565388948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    947617324559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,949 miles (+884)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    282451622095
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass53,065 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    821350264054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,573 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,573 miles
    Test number
    588574791888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,397 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    121553696831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    330861805369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,118 miles (+445)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    432790003073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass50,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    585715320109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,673 miles (+783)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,673 miles
    Test number
    587905617563
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass49,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    555328415987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,890 miles (+1,091)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    486999086373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass48,799 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,799 miles
    Test number
    703009045549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    133880527810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,727 miles (+1,823)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    103040926881
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  17. Pass45,904 miles (+1,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,904 miles
    Test number
    549816635175
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked to inner side wall
  18. Pass44,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    235218664159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,881 miles (+754)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,881 miles
    Test number
    959125464173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  20. Pass44,127 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    618036573104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,872 miles (+1,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,872 miles
    Test number
    929509952073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass41,301 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,301 miles
    Test number
    721193480115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,299 miles (+998)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,299 miles
    Test number
    662611380184
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  24. Pass40,301 miles (+2,576)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,301 miles
    Test number
    412982089131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rack end joint slight play
  25. Pass37,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,725 miles
    Test number
    790320778111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,725 miles (+1,727)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,725 miles
    Test number
    171080478181
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass35,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    214795387101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  28. Fail35,998 miles (+2,119)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,998 miles
    Test number
    954595887174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  29. Pass33,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,879 miles
    Test number
    230606486038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T443 JCF

Does T443 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T443 JCF is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T443 JCF?
The MOT on T443 JCF is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T443 JCF done?
T443 JCF was recorded at 54,905 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 1,048 miles a year.
Has T443 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T443 JCF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T443 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 T443 JCF find?
T443 JCF passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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