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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T893 JRLMOT history

T893 JRL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,233 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T893 JRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T893 JRL was last recorded at 117,233 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,217 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,233 miles
  • 2024 – 115,972 miles
  • 2023 – 113,629 miles
  • 2022 – 111,297 miles
  • 2021 – 109,424 miles
  • 2020 – 108,271 miles
  • 2019 – 106,357 miles
  • 2018 – 102,971 miles
  • 2017 – 99,183 miles
  • 2016 – 95,895 miles
  • 2015 – 91,583 miles
  • 2014 – 86,265 miles
  • 2013 – 81,392 miles
  • 2012 – 76,828 miles
  • 2011 – 72,038 miles
  • 2010 – 67,279 miles
  • 2009 – 62,525 miles
  • 2008 – 55,702 miles
  • 2007 – 49,224 miles
  • 2006 – 43,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,233 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,233 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,233 miles
    Test number
    118558464136
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail117,217 miles (+1,245)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,217 miles
    Test number
    280974778053
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt missing rear centre lap strap partially missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor corroded (not within prescribed area at time of test)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass115,972 miles (+2,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,972 miles
    Test number
    370885290507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion both rear undersills

  4. Pass113,629 miles (+2,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    113,629 miles
    Test number
    594374114181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,297 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,297 miles
    Test number
    835838202100
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion rear arches
    • AdvisoryStart of corrosion rear undersills

  6. Pass109,424 miles (+1,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,424 miles
    Test number
    333419561849
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisorySill guards fitted

  7. Pass108,271 miles (+1,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    465893128950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass106,357 miles (+3,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,357 miles
    Test number
    171197220237
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass102,971 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,971 miles
    Test number
    377180641083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,183 miles (+3,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,183 miles
    Test number
    886517637184
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass95,895 miles (+4,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,895 miles
    Test number
    903456263897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass91,583 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,583 miles
    Test number
    969897895192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail91,580 miles (+5,315)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,580 miles
    Test number
    439986495148
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass86,265 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,265 miles
    Test number
    986916394104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,392 miles (+4,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    109723783165
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass76,828 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    475815382199
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum

  17. Fail76,828 miles (+4,790)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    307225382110
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level on minimum

  18. Pass72,038 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    305241781191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail72,038 miles (+4,759)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,038 miles
    Test number
    925151881150
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass67,279 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,279 miles
    Test number
    300358530164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,230 miles (+4,705)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,230 miles
    Test number
    404933430156
    • FailureOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass62,525 miles (+6,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,525 miles
    Test number
    764415529188
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass55,702 miles (+6,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    641591058056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass49,224 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,224 miles
    Test number
    473110737052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    801218016072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,168 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,168 miles
    Test number
    860183516057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T893 JRL

Does T893 JRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T893 JRL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T893 JRL?
The MOT on T893 JRL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T893 JRL done?
T893 JRL was recorded at 117,233 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,716 miles a year.
Has T893 JRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T893 JRL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T893 JRL 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 T893 JRL find?
T893 JRL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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