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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T598 JBWMOT history

T598 JBW is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
168,100 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T598 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T598 JBW was last recorded at 168,100 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 9,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,626 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
9,474 miles
Average per year
7,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,100 miles
  • 2022 – 158,626 miles
  • 2021 – 152,415 miles
  • 2020 – 150,229 miles
  • 2019 – 149,238 miles
  • 2018 – 146,466 miles
  • 2016 – 137,646 miles
  • 2015 – 125,255 miles
  • 2014 – 114,583 miles
  • 2013 – 106,943 miles
  • 2012 – 96,997 miles
  • 2011 – 85,799 miles
  • 2010 – 78,002 miles
  • 2009 – 69,886 miles
  • 2008 – 57,960 miles
  • 2007 – 48,403 miles
  • 2006 – 42,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,100 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.

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,100 miles (+9,474)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,100 miles
    Test number
    712541107165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,626 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    495928584208
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail158,626 miles (+6,211)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,626 miles
    Test number
    162890154602
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,415 miles (+2,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,415 miles
    Test number
    861726744241
    • 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))

  5. Pass150,229 miles (+991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,229 miles
    Test number
    167742397004
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass149,238 miles (+2,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,238 miles
    Test number
    406906661341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    146,466 miles
    Test number
    332947041616
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Fail146,466 miles (+8,820)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,466 miles
    Test number
    556919406342
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Pass137,646 miles (+12,391)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    594507854890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,255 miles (+10,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,255 miles
    Test number
    836265975104
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass114,583 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    265185854422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated But functional

  12. Fail114,583 miles (+7,640)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,583 miles
    Test number
    887255954100
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated But functional

  13. Pass106,943 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    728452283177
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corrosion present
    • NoteRear regestration plate slight worn

  14. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236530283169
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteExhaust slight corroded
    • NoteRear regestration plate slight deteriorated

  15. Fail106,881 miles (+9,884)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,881 miles
    Test number
    755618873109
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteExhaust slight corroded
    • NoteRear regestration plate slight deteriorated

  16. Pass96,997 miles (+11,198)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,997 miles
    Test number
    159414682198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,799 miles (+7,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,799 miles
    Test number
    387193971101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass78,002 miles (+8,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,002 miles
    Test number
    394615670115
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail69,886 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,886 miles
    Test number
    262146279430
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass69,886 miles (+11,926)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    69,886 miles
    Test number
    630946179135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,960 miles (+9,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    211720058475
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass48,403 miles (+6,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    624748777134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,280 miles
    Test number
    504159356196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T598 JBW

Does T598 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T598 JBW expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T598 JBW?
The MOT on T598 JBW expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T598 JBW done?
T598 JBW was recorded at 168,100 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 7,174 miles a year.
Has T598 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T598 JBW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T598 JBW 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 T598 JBW find?
T598 JBW passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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