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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T978 JALMOT history

T978 JAL is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,382 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 JAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 JAL was last recorded at 125,382 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,738 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,644 miles
Average per year
4,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,382 miles
  • 2025 – 122,738 miles
  • 2024 – 120,510 miles
  • 2023 – 119,720 miles
  • 2022 – 118,382 miles
  • 2021 – 117,851 miles
  • 2020 – 116,387 miles
  • 2019 – 114,736 miles
  • 2018 – 112,634 miles
  • 2017 – 109,435 miles
  • 2016 – 104,176 miles
  • 2015 – 98,015 miles
  • 2014 – 91,053 miles
  • 2013 – 84,040 miles
  • 2012 – 75,855 miles
  • 2011 – 68,366 miles
  • 2010 – 60,997 miles
  • 2009 – 54,488 miles
  • 2008 – 48,362 miles
  • 2007 – 42,768 miles
  • 2006 – 35,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,382 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber body corroding
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber body corroding

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear brake disks corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,382 miles (+2,644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,382 miles
    Test number
    981477522344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber body corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber body corroding

  2. Pass122,738 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,738 miles
    Test number
    502887299820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass120,510 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,510 miles
    Test number
    436991120755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,720 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,720 miles
    Test number
    228009580709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,382 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,382 miles
    Test number
    699139521672
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding

  6. Pass117,851 miles (+1,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,851 miles
    Test number
    256676005621
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear brake disks corroding

  7. Pass116,387 miles (+1,651)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,387 miles
    Test number
    553880622162
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded underside (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroding

  8. Pass114,736 miles (+2,102)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,736 miles
    Test number
    534259453352
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slight corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all shockers and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,634 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,634 miles
    Test number
    688187625135
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension joints showing corrosion signs
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front brake pipe from master cylinder to abs module (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail112,632 miles (+3,197)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,632 miles
    Test number
    153706086334
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension joints showing corrosion signs
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged front brake pipe from master cylinder to abs module (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass109,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,435 miles
    Test number
    983463115998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion mainly front suspension components and inner o/s/r sill .

  12. Fail109,435 miles (+5,259)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,435 miles
    Test number
    972366046951
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion mainly front suspension components and inner o/s/r sill .

  13. Pass104,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,176 miles
    Test number
    537668387429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind

  14. Fail104,176 miles (+6,161)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,176 miles
    Test number
    466330334314
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind

  15. Fail98,015 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    387895975025
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass98,015 miles (+6,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    768675475010
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass91,053 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    176566174034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

  18. Fail91,053 miles (+7,013)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,053 miles
    Test number
    598886974088
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on inner sidewall

  19. Pass84,040 miles (+8,185)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,040 miles
    Test number
    509761073048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,855 miles (+7,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,855 miles
    Test number
    866512572040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass68,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    187088961073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,362 miles (+7,365)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,362 miles
    Test number
    339928561039
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass60,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    132784880416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,997 miles (+6,509)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,997 miles
    Test number
    560002580046
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass54,488 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    760052489089
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass48,362 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    913200988040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,768 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,768 miles
    Test number
    850336587032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass35,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,889 miles
    Test number
    222936386072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 JAL

Does T978 JAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 JAL is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T978 JAL?
The MOT on T978 JAL is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 JAL done?
T978 JAL was recorded at 125,382 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,488 miles a year.
Has T978 JAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 JAL has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T978 JAL 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 T978 JAL find?
T978 JAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear shock absorber body corroding; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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