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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,993 cc

T50 JKBMOT history

T50 JKB is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 155,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,658 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 JKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 JKB was last recorded at 155,658 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,030 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,628 miles
Average per year
6,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,658 miles
  • 2025 – 151,030 miles
  • 2024 – 143,701 miles
  • 2023 – 130,957 miles
  • 2022 – 120,163 miles
  • 2021 – 112,121 miles
  • 2020 – 103,850 miles
  • 2019 – 96,226 miles
  • 2018 – 89,195 miles
  • 2017 – 82,846 miles
  • 2016 – 76,219 miles
  • 2015 – 70,172 miles
  • 2014 – 65,020 miles
  • 2013 – 59,258 miles
  • 2012 – 52,849 miles
  • 2011 – 51,330 miles
  • 2010 – 47,216 miles
  • 2009 – 42,322 miles
  • 2008 – 37,009 miles
  • 2007 – 30,703 miles
  • 2006 – 24,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,658 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,658 miles (+4,628)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,658 miles
    Test number
    187814618422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass151,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,030 miles
    Test number
    851528205318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail151,030 miles (+7,329)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,030 miles
    Test number
    905906167579
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass143,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,701 miles
    Test number
    847521579718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,701 miles (+12,744)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,701 miles
    Test number
    749728405738
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake needs repair or adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass130,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,957 miles
    Test number
    128395526021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,957 miles (+10,794)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,957 miles
    Test number
    276348966702
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass120,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    204402514185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,160 miles (+1,039)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,160 miles
    Test number
    107120863781
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,121 miles
    Test number
    503480743707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail112,121 miles (+8,271)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,121 miles
    Test number
    377258642954
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass103,850 miles (+7,624)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,850 miles
    Test number
    148453647095
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass96,226 miles (+7,031)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,226 miles
    Test number
    259159968976
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high

  14. Pass89,195 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    934591027802
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Fail89,195 miles (+6,349)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    556507778466
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass82,846 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    82,846 miles
    Test number
    314444413424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,717 miles (+6,498)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,717 miles
    Test number
    178079186201
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low front level sensor broken (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass76,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    206062740762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,216 miles (+6,044)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,216 miles
    Test number
    142638168337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn thin on inside edge

  20. Pass70,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    229320845452
    • 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)

  21. Fail70,170 miles (+5,150)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,170 miles
    Test number
    447190045163
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass65,020 miles (+5,762)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,020 miles
    Test number
    466822624176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,258 miles (+6,409)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    689723523104
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres split round inner sidewalls (cords are not exposed)

  24. Pass52,849 miles (+1,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    52,849 miles
    Test number
    655084122131
    • 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)

  25. Pass51,330 miles (+4,114)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,330 miles
    Test number
    447476911397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,216 miles (+4,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,216 miles
    Test number
    581109920306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass42,322 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,322 miles
    Test number
    104580739395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,009 miles (+6,306)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,009 miles
    Test number
    461409428459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,703 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,703 miles
    Test number
    231206827304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,912 miles
    Test number
    361219626356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 JKB

Does T50 JKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 JKB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 JKB?
The MOT on T50 JKB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 JKB done?
T50 JKB was recorded at 155,658 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 6,574 miles a year.
Has T50 JKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 JKB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 JKB 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 T50 JKB find?
T50 JKB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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