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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T981 JCPMOT history

T981 JCP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
166,140 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T981 JCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T981 JCP was last recorded at 166,140 miles on 25 Nov 2023, 7,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,982 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,158 miles
Average per year
4,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 166,140 miles
  • 2022 – 158,982 miles
  • 2021 – 158,054 miles
  • 2020 – 157,919 miles
  • 2019 – 151,142 miles
  • 2018 – 143,573 miles
  • 2016 – 139,463 miles
  • 2015 – 132,084 miles
  • 2014 – 126,404 miles
  • 2013 – 119,698 miles
  • 2012 – 114,346 miles
  • 2011 – 110,193 miles
  • 2010 – 105,495 miles
  • 2009 – 100,222 miles
  • 2008 – 96,113 miles
  • 2007 – 90,230 miles
  • 2006 – 84,186 miles
  • 2005 – 77,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,140 miles
  • AdvisoryAll rear seats removed
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,140 miles (+7,158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,140 miles
    Test number
    189488648666
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats removed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill to floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass158,982 miles (+928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,982 miles
    Test number
    952433863580
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass158,054 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,054 miles
    Test number
    971252181471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail158,044 miles (+94)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,044 miles
    Test number
    112633628747
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail157,950 miles (+31)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,950 miles
    Test number
    345294143753
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail157,919 miles (+6,777)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,919 miles
    Test number
    404847543629
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,142 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,142 miles
    Test number
    677430896932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,573 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,573 miles
    Test number
    663983564389
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front jacking points corroded

  9. Fail143,560 miles (+4,097)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,560 miles
    Test number
    690691631209
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front jacking points corroded

  10. Pass139,463 miles (+7,379)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,463 miles
    Test number
    358408242387
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass132,084 miles (+5,680)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,084 miles
    Test number
    963751943894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCondensation in offside headlight
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside front seatbelt is slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside steering rack inner joint

  12. Pass126,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    126,404 miles
    Test number
    628534644332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail126,404 miles (+6,706)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,404 miles
    Test number
    426702744378
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass119,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    119,698 miles
    Test number
    578954243348
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Fail119,698 miles (+5,352)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,698 miles
    Test number
    649108833381
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass114,346 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    114,346 miles
    Test number
    406255922410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail114,346 miles (+4,153)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,346 miles
    Test number
    168914022302
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass110,193 miles (+4,698)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,193 miles
    Test number
    799939631383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to offside rear hose is corroded

  19. Pass105,495 miles (+5,273)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    105,495 miles
    Test number
    970394630366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

  20. Pass100,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,222 miles
    Test number
    733186639341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,222 miles (+4,109)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,222 miles
    Test number
    433125339489
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass96,113 miles (+5,883)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    96,113 miles
    Test number
    601879438305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn on edges

  23. Pass90,230 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    212241937393
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes.

  24. Fail90,230 miles (+6,044)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,230 miles
    Test number
    784191137322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight movement in both front wishbone rear bushes.

  25. Pass84,186 miles (+7,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    84,186 miles
    Test number
    134763416311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass77,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    482749435307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,010 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    530857335395
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note=== nearside door mirror missing ===

Questions about T981 JCP

Does T981 JCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T981 JCP expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T981 JCP?
The MOT on T981 JCP expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T981 JCP done?
T981 JCP was recorded at 166,140 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2023, an average of 4,958 miles a year.
Has T981 JCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T981 JCP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T981 JCP 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 T981 JCP find?
T981 JCP passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: all rear seats removed; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor area, and 2 more.

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