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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T448 JCFMOT history

T448 JCF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 88,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,964 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 JCF was last recorded at 88,964 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,964 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,964 miles
  • 2025 – 87,498 miles
  • 2024 – 85,438 miles
  • 2023 – 82,727 miles
  • 2022 – 81,459 miles
  • 2021 – 78,763 miles
  • 2020 – 78,745 miles
  • 2019 – 77,256 miles
  • 2018 – 75,697 miles
  • 2017 – 73,284 miles
  • 2016 – 70,518 miles
  • 2014 – 66,750 miles
  • 2013 – 65,624 miles
  • 2011 – 64,213 miles
  • 2010 – 59,216 miles
  • 2009 – 54,099 miles
  • 2008 – 53,777 miles
  • 2007 – 35,449 miles
  • 2006 – 28,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,964 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight misting of power steering oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,964 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,964 miles
    Test number
    167522804229
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,964 miles (+1,466)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,964 miles
    Test number
    289726160586
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,498 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,498 miles
    Test number
    150203901793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight misting of power steering oil

  4. Fail87,498 miles (+33)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,498 miles
    Test number
    677213076852
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight misting of power steering oil

  5. Fail87,465 miles (+2,027)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,465 miles
    Test number
    843068352805
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight misting of power steering oil

  6. Pass85,438 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    224729751298
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail85,437 miles (+2,710)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,437 miles
    Test number
    535592804531
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL BEARING CORRECTLY (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass82,727 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    320090491635
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp levelling switch not present at time of re-test

  9. Fail82,644 miles (+1,185)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    369415399364
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/16 worn out on edge dot 10 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass81,459 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,459 miles
    Test number
    210057569254
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail81,459 miles (+2,696)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,459 miles
    Test number
    213274201477
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass78,763 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    354216306499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,745 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    78,745 miles
    Test number
    656814643065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    566845856799
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail77,256 miles (+1,559)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    862533537846
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass75,697 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,697 miles
    Test number
    923949646149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexis perishing
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  17. Fail75,697 miles (+2,413)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,697 miles
    Test number
    878286532902
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexis perishing
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak

  18. Pass73,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    109886611853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail73,284 miles (+2,766)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,284 miles
    Test number
    720113880484
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass70,518 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    596290900077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail70,518 miles (+3,768)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    489703669226
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking metal pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe burst during brake test

  22. Pass66,750 miles (+1,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,750 miles
    Test number
    135930984486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail65,624 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    375899213096
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass65,624 miles (+1,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,624 miles
    Test number
    599709913037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass64,213 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    367812221448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,216 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    303280930211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  27. Fail59,195 miles (+5,096)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    694289020200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  28. Pass54,099 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,099 miles
    Test number
    541274929267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,777 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,777 miles
    Test number
    781532138224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,362 miles (+13,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    772159208157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass35,449 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    710846587099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass28,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,651 miles
    Test number
    284384016495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T448 JCF

Does T448 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T448 JCF is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T448 JCF?
The MOT on T448 JCF is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T448 JCF done?
T448 JCF was recorded at 88,964 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 2,955 miles a year.
Has T448 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 JCF has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T448 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 T448 JCF find?
T448 JCF passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged; offside front brake hose slightly damaged; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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