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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T97 JVHMOT history

T97 JVH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 218,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2022
Mileage
218,040 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2021
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 JVH
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
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 JVH was last recorded at 218,040 miles on 13 Oct 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,040 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 218,040 miles
  • 2020 – 216,838 miles
  • 2019 – 213,277 miles
  • 2018 – 209,857 miles
  • 2017 – 204,434 miles
  • 2016 – 197,961 miles
  • 2015 – 188,951 miles
  • 2014 – 180,382 miles
  • 2013 – 171,911 miles
  • 2012 – 165,242 miles
  • 2011 – 157,945 miles
  • 2010 – 150,443 miles
  • 2009 – 142,649 miles
  • 2008 – 134,765 miles
  • 2007 – 126,826 miles
  • 2006 – 118,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,040 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some componentsRecorded at 9 MOTs since 2016

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Condensation in n/s headlight

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • N/s/r tyre close to wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    218,040 miles
    Test number
    844945581271
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  2. Fail218,040 miles (+1,202)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,040 miles
    Test number
    392581018843
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sils (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  3. Pass216,838 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    216,838 miles
    Test number
    452352292589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to wear bars

  4. Fail216,816 miles (+3,539)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,816 miles
    Test number
    874367009770
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre close to wear bars

  5. Pass213,277 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    213,277 miles
    Test number
    521181802789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s wheel arches corroded

  6. Fail213,272 miles (+3,415)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,272 miles
    Test number
    175341486122
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s wheel arches corroded

  7. Pass209,857 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    209,857 miles
    Test number
    630041736497
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in light unit (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisorySigns of n/s/r brake getting hot

  8. Fail209,851 miles (+5,417)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,851 miles
    Test number
    197604630471
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in light unit (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre close to wear bars
    • AdvisorySigns of n/s/r brake getting hot

  9. Pass204,434 miles (+6,473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    204,434 miles
    Test number
    321946813636
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s headlight
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryFront tyres close to wear bars

  10. Pass197,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    197,961 miles
    Test number
    495662570293
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

  11. Fail197,961 miles (+9,010)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,961 miles
    Test number
    958201658958
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake disc corroded

  12. Pass188,951 miles (+8,569)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    188,951 miles
    Test number
    379748295077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass180,382 miles (+8,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    180,382 miles
    Test number
    146651794472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass171,911 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    171,911 miles
    Test number
    245748583031
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail171,886 miles (+6,644)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,886 miles
    Test number
    186737483023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass165,242 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    165,242 miles
    Test number
    739814602198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail165,207 miles (+7,262)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,207 miles
    Test number
    928892502135
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass157,945 miles (+128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    157,945 miles
    Test number
    916901101172
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Fail157,817 miles (+7,374)2 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,817 miles
    Test number
    307452291018
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass150,443 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    150,443 miles
    Test number
    951799280028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass142,649 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    142,649 miles
    Test number
    702583199080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail142,626 miles (+7,861)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,626 miles
    Test number
    844342299010
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass134,765 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    134,765 miles
    Test number
    690140678041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,524 miles (+7,698)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,524 miles
    Test number
    692180568058
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass126,826 miles (+8,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    126,826 miles
    Test number
    143234267037
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass118,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    313291266065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,119 miles (+312)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,119 miles
    Test number
    783121366018
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  28. Fail117,807 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    681961256059
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T97 JVH

Does T97 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T97 JVH expired on 12 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T97 JVH?
The MOT on T97 JVH expired on 12 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T97 JVH done?
T97 JVH was recorded at 218,040 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2021, an average of 6,407 miles a year.
Has T97 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 JVH has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T97 JVH 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 T97 JVH find?
T97 JVH passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components.

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