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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T485 JCFMOT history

T485 JCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 100,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,953 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T485 JCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T485 JCF was last recorded at 100,953 miles on 1 May 2026, 1,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,000 miles · 4 May 2018
Between the last two tests
1,953 miles
Average per year
1,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,953 miles
  • 2018 – 99,000 miles
  • 2010 – 95,527 miles
  • 2009 – 90,273 miles
  • 2008 – 86,027 miles
  • 2007 – 79,117 miles
  • 2006 – 72,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,953 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,953 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,953 miles
    Test number
    106902379223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    115379807540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail99,000 miles (+3,473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    699195580806
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  4. Pass95,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,527 miles
    Test number
    341600560261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,527 miles (+5,254)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,527 miles
    Test number
    593150460210
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  6. Pass90,273 miles (+4,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,273 miles
    Test number
    872234259253
    • NoteAnable to check both rear coil springs

  7. Pass86,027 miles (+6,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    562682068216
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  8. Pass79,117 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    79,117 miles
    Test number
    271723847290
    • NoteSlight play on n/side and o/side bottom ball joint

  9. Fail79,114 miles (+7,001)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,114 miles
    Test number
    963432247297
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass72,113 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,113 miles
    Test number
    460360456130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,112 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    203502346472
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T485 JCF

Does T485 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T485 JCF is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T485 JCF?
The MOT on T485 JCF is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T485 JCF done?
T485 JCF was recorded at 100,953 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 1,446 miles a year.
Has T485 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T485 JCF has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T485 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 T485 JCF find?
T485 JCF passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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