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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T459 JCFMOT history

T459 JCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
118,120 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T459 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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T459 JCF was last recorded at 118,120 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,120 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,120 miles
  • 2022 – 110,073 miles
  • 2020 – 103,732 miles
  • 2019 – 103,404 miles
  • 2018 – 99,498 miles
  • 2016 – 98,209 miles
  • 2015 – 96,717 miles
  • 2014 – 94,227 miles
  • 2013 – 93,046 miles
  • 2012 – 92,048 miles
  • 2011 – 90,645 miles
  • 2010 – 89,535 miles
  • 2009 – 87,993 miles
  • 2008 – 85,822 miles
  • 2007 – 83,816 miles
  • 2006 – 81,386 miles
  • 2005 – 78,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,120 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,120 miles
    Test number
    921737418684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,120 miles (+8,047)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,120 miles
    Test number
    909008603931
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,073 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,073 miles
    Test number
    807738758814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,061 miles (+13)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,061 miles
    Test number
    636550079205
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front floor area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail110,048 miles (+6,316)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,048 miles
    Test number
    557706508216
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front floor area corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass103,732 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,732 miles
    Test number
    456916395820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,404 miles
    Test number
    913188593913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,404 miles (+3,906)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,404 miles
    Test number
    194761393564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass99,498 miles (+1,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    521711991165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  10. Pass98,209 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,209 miles
    Test number
    562254828109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass96,717 miles (+2,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,717 miles
    Test number
    553481786339
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged, not in view.

  12. Pass94,227 miles (+1,181)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,227 miles
    Test number
    379491664292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

  13. Pass93,046 miles (+998)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    418618543219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

  14. Pass92,048 miles (+1,403)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,048 miles
    Test number
    218883242268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

  15. Pass90,645 miles (+1,110)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,645 miles
    Test number
    729949841272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass89,535 miles (+1,542)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,535 miles
    Test number
    610904560267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

  17. Pass87,993 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    87,993 miles
    Test number
    183085569283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

  18. Fail87,993 miles (+2,171)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,993 miles
    Test number
    374305369466
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lens cracked

  19. Pass85,822 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    990808648239
    • NoteNear side front top strut top mounting starting to debond
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn to 2,5m/m
    • NoteOff side front top strut mounting starting to debond
    • NoteStone chips across windscreen

  20. Fail85,822 miles (+2,006)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    342238948494
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front top strut top mounting starting to debond
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn to 2,5m/m
    • NoteOff side front top strut mounting starting to debond
    • NoteStone chips across windscreen

  21. Pass83,816 miles (+2,430)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    83,816 miles
    Test number
    800728347287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStone chips across windscreen

  22. Pass81,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,386 miles
    Test number
    722139046204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,386 miles (+2,899)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,386 miles
    Test number
    380748046219
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass78,487 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    78,487 miles
    Test number
    340050155254
    • NoteBoth front lower swivals slightly worn.
    • NoteFront lower arm rear bushes slightly worn.

Questions about T459 JCF

Does T459 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T459 JCF expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T459 JCF?
The MOT on T459 JCF expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T459 JCF done?
T459 JCF was recorded at 118,120 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 2,262 miles a year.
Has T459 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T459 JCF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T459 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 T459 JCF find?
T459 JCF passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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