BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T688 JVPMOT history
T688 JVP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 127,207 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,564 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T688 JVP
- 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
- 14 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T688 JVP was last recorded at 127,207 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,791 miles · 24 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 416 miles
- Average per year
- 3,564 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,207 miles
- 2024 – 126,791 miles
- 2023 – 126,314 miles
- 2022 – 126,219 miles
- 2021 – 121,674 miles
- 2020 – 118,463 miles
- 2018 – 117,382 miles
- 2017 – 113,118 miles
- 2016 – 107,755 miles
- 2015 – 101,575 miles
- 2014 – 98,944 miles
- 2013 – 94,577 miles
- 2012 – 88,370 miles
- 2011 – 81,285 miles
- 2009 – 75,442 miles
- 2008 – 63,368 miles
- 2007 – 60,313 miles
- 2006 – 55,402 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,207 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Air intake pipe split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Central exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Non standard suspension fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,207 miles (+416)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 127,207 miles
- Test number
- 704303124642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,791 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 126,791 miles
- Test number
- 795535644662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,758 miles (+444)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,758 miles
- Test number
- 889993351553
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation inside lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass126,314 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 126,314 miles
- Test number
- 876066246511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,219 miles (+4,545)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,219 miles
- Test number
- 959848055515
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass121,674 miles (+3,211)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 121,674 miles
- Test number
- 861077354586
- AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass118,463 miles (+1,081)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 118,463 miles
- Test number
- 264570122056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass117,382 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 117,382 miles
- Test number
- 599837714579
- AdvisoryAir intake pipe split
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Non standard suspension fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail117,382 miles (+4,264)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,382 miles
- Test number
- 261190247949
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryAir intake pipe split
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Non standard suspension fitted
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated at gearbox (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass113,118 miles (+1)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 113,118 miles
- Test number
- 881833217188
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting broken
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake has a slight bind
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail113,117 miles (+5,362)12 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,117 miles
- Test number
- 678281946047
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Flexible hose (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust mounting broken
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake has a slight bind
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers insecure
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
Pass107,755 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 107,755 miles
- Test number
- 404819806187
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Centre exhaust bracket corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake effort at 16%
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
Fail107,744 miles (+6,169)6 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,744 miles
- Test number
- 826122677492
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped to the rears and fuel pipers (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering rack worn
Pass101,575 miles (+2,631)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 101,575 miles
- Test number
- 235292565038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,944 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 98,944 miles
- Test number
- 977103554005
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail98,902 miles (+4,325)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,902 miles
- Test number
- 928303244043
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteSlight play / lift n/s/f ball joint
- NoteSlight play o/s steering rack
Pass94,577 miles (+91)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 94,577 miles
- Test number
- 107050463053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSRS warning lamp illuminated
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slight inner wall damage
Fail94,486 miles (+6,116)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,486 miles
- Test number
- 548700053057
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSRS warning lamp illuminated
- NoteNearside rear tyre has slight inner sidewall damage
Pass88,370 miles (+7,085)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 88,370 miles
- Test number
- 997099742093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge
Pass81,285 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 81,285 miles
- Test number
- 769673851059
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear parking brake only just met the required park brake efficiency
Fail81,264 miles (+5,822)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,264 miles
- Test number
- 556289341052
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail75,442 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,442 miles
- Test number
- 311184399447
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHand brake lever needs some adjustment
- NoteOffside steering rack end has some play
Pass75,442 miles (+12,074)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 75,442 miles
- Test number
- 562154399244
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHand brake lever needs some adjustment
- NoteOffside steering rack end has some play
Pass63,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 63,368 miles
- Test number
- 714338448277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,368 miles (+3,055)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,368 miles
- Test number
- 120096148252
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Pass60,313 miles (+4,911)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 60,313 miles
- Test number
- 202783207126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,402 miles (+119)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 55,402 miles
- Test number
- 831670106141
- NoteSlight play in steering rack on o/s/f.
Fail55,283 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,283 miles
- Test number
- 104074196491
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about T688 JVP
- Does T688 JVP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T688 JVP is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T688 JVP?
- The MOT on T688 JVP is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T688 JVP done?
- T688 JVP was recorded at 127,207 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,564 miles a year.
- Has T688 JVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T688 JVP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T688 JVP 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 T688 JVP find?
- T688 JVP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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