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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T76 JCFMOT history

T76 JCF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2022
Mileage
145,056 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T76 JCF
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T76 JCF was last recorded at 145,056 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 6,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,760 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,296 miles
Average per year
6,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,056 miles
  • 2021 – 138,760 miles
  • 2020 – 134,610 miles
  • 2019 – 130,227 miles
  • 2018 – 121,136 miles
  • 2017 – 116,759 miles
  • 2016 – 113,839 miles
  • 2015 – 111,135 miles
  • 2014 – 108,023 miles
  • 2013 – 99,801 miles
  • 2012 – 91,982 miles
  • 2010 – 77,538 miles
  • 2009 – 69,476 miles
  • 2008 – 62,632 miles
  • 2007 – 50,138 miles
  • 2006 – 40,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,056 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn/bald on edges--advise to replace
  • AdvisoryO/s front tyre bald on edges--advise to replace

What MOT failures 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,056 miles (+6,296)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,056 miles
    Test number
    431037282503
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre worn/bald on edges--advise to replace
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre bald on edges--advise to replace

  2. Pass138,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,760 miles
    Test number
    189682929848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,760 miles (+4,150)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,760 miles
    Test number
    957183689121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,610 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,610 miles
    Test number
    692791273440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass130,227 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,227 miles
    Test number
    428289670019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail130,227 miles (+9,091)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,227 miles
    Test number
    697951977097
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass121,136 miles (+4,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,136 miles
    Test number
    660442816713
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,759 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,759 miles
    Test number
    159246276794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,839 miles (+2,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    779265148162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass111,135 miles (+3,112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,135 miles
    Test number
    547345834953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass108,023 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,023 miles
    Test number
    776299704368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail108,013 miles (+8,212)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,013 miles
    Test number
    215367204381
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass99,801 miles (+7,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,801 miles
    Test number
    896447443368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,982 miles
    Test number
    127488722366
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    685068611346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass77,538 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    990307700337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass77,451 miles (+4,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    332313100365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass72,879 miles (+3,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    811606040039
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass69,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    524018149279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail69,475 miles (+6,843)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,475 miles
    Test number
    710048549231
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass62,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    332690878491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,632 miles (+12,494)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,632 miles
    Test number
    590050578234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass50,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    793099067181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail50,138 miles (+9,749)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    584987367113
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass40,389 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,389 miles
    Test number
    580953366186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail40,366 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    392580866122
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about T76 JCF

Does T76 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T76 JCF expired on 12 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T76 JCF?
The MOT on T76 JCF expired on 12 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T76 JCF done?
T76 JCF was recorded at 145,056 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 6,391 miles a year.
Has T76 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T76 JCF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T76 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 T76 JCF find?
T76 JCF failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 9 major defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; front headlamp aim too low x2; nearside front brake hose excessively damaged, and 11 more.

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