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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T51 JFPMOT history

T51 JFP is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
81,794 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 JFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 JFP was last recorded at 81,794 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,875 miles · 7 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
2,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 81,794 miles
  • 2022 – 80,875 miles
  • 2021 – 79,944 miles
  • 2020 – 78,977 miles
  • 2018 – 76,823 miles
  • 2017 – 71,962 miles
  • 2016 – 68,884 miles
  • 2015 – 65,673 miles
  • 2014 – 62,669 miles
  • 2013 – 60,121 miles
  • 2012 – 57,108 miles
  • 2011 – 53,906 miles
  • 2010 – 50,147 miles
  • 2009 – 47,019 miles
  • 2008 – 43,270 miles
  • 2007 – 37,370 miles
  • 2006 – 32,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,794 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,794 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    243907985542
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    441114306336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,875 miles (+931)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,875 miles
    Test number
    207980442677
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated very bad soon need renew (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated very bad soon need renew (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,944 miles (+967)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    173945793732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass78,977 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    164947116551
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail78,977 miles (+2,154)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,977 miles
    Test number
    498068267691
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,823 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    755619978119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail76,823 miles (+2,220)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,823 miles
    Test number
    760754370179
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass74,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    153329038167
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out of shape

  10. Fail74,603 miles (+2,641)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    725280503916
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre out of shape

  11. Pass71,962 miles (+3,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,962 miles
    Test number
    667980415732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass68,884 miles (+3,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    178930800817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass65,673 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    545569305055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,669 miles (+2,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,669 miles
    Test number
    185263104442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass60,121 miles (+3,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,121 miles
    Test number
    138166913415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass57,108 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,108 miles
    Test number
    367319702042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,906 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    129290411005
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNearside front inner arch broken

  18. Fail53,904 miles (+3,757)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,904 miles
    Test number
    695260511047
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNearside front inner arch broken

  19. Pass50,147 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    184238610409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,019 miles (+3,749)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,019 miles
    Test number
    842724819023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,270 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    43,270 miles
    Test number
    332016218093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    500559417028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,369 miles (+5,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,369 miles
    Test number
    972019517045
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass32,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    851320786082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 JFP

Does T51 JFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 JFP expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 JFP?
The MOT on T51 JFP expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 JFP done?
T51 JFP was recorded at 81,794 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 2,928 miles a year.
Has T51 JFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 JFP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T51 JFP 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 T51 JFP find?
T51 JFP passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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