BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T961 JMJMOT history
T961 JMJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 154,250 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T961 JMJ
- 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
- 10 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T961 JMJ was last recorded at 154,250 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Mar 2015: 13,113 miles, lower than 127,608 miles on 22 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 152,835 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,415 miles
- Average per year
- 2,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,250 miles
- 2025 – 152,835 miles
- 2024 – 149,437 miles
- 2023 – 147,369 miles
- 2022 – 146,174 miles
- 2021 – 143,651 miles
- 2020 – 141,784 miles
- 2019 – 139,870 miles
- 2018 – 138,050 miles
- 2017 – 134,886 miles
- 2016 – 133,132 miles
- 2015 – 13,113 miles
- 2014 – 127,608 miles
- 2013 – 124,967 miles
- 2012 – 122,395 miles
- 2011 – 119,712 miles
- 2010 – 117,775 miles
- 2009 – 114,230 miles
- 2008 – 111,787 miles
- 2007 – 108,100 miles
- 2006 – 104,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,250 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,250 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 154,250 miles
- Test number
- 330541166029
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail154,250 miles (+1,415)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,250 miles
- Test number
- 374312343992
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass152,835 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 152,835 miles
- Test number
- 368074160713
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,835 miles (+3,398)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,835 miles
- Test number
- 824277894342
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,437 miles (+2,068)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 149,437 miles
- Test number
- 538042475541
- AdvisoryHeat shield at rear loose
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,369 miles (+1,195)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 147,369 miles
- Test number
- 600249932869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,174 miles (+2,523)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 146,174 miles
- Test number
- 547195264058
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass143,651 miles (+1,867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 143,651 miles
- Test number
- 823606415469
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,784 miles (+1,914)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 141,784 miles
- Test number
- 562334405831
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,870 miles (+1,820)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 139,870 miles
- Test number
- 108156837436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,050 miles (+3,164)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 138,050 miles
- Test number
- 728519361800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,886 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 134,886 miles
- Test number
- 972833355229
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,132 miles (+120,019)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 133,132 miles
- Test number
- 242992655187
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass13,113 miles (-114,495)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 13,113 miles
- Test number
- 149386685026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass127,608 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 127,608 miles
- Test number
- 129011484484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,608 miles (+2,641)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,608 miles
- Test number
- 809917874096
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass124,967 miles (+2,572)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 124,967 miles
- Test number
- 178649573024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,395 miles (+2,683)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 122,395 miles
- Test number
- 485724792062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 119,712 miles
- Test number
- 107465791044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,712 miles (+1,937)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,712 miles
- Test number
- 409394091010
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres have small cracks in tread
Pass117,775 miles (+3,545)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 117,775 miles
- Test number
- 323477490085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,230 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 114,230 miles
- Test number
- 404343499099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,224 miles (+2,437)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,224 miles
- Test number
- 590364489051
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass111,787 miles (+3,687)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 111,787 miles
- Test number
- 254307878051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,100 miles (+3,594)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 108,100 miles
- Test number
- 684331587007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 104,506 miles
- Test number
- 314363186010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T961 JMJ
- Does T961 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T961 JMJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T961 JMJ?
- The MOT on T961 JMJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T961 JMJ done?
- T961 JMJ was recorded at 154,250 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,480 miles a year.
- Has T961 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T961 JMJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T961 JMJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T961 JMJ find?
- T961 JMJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.
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