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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

V23 JMJMOT history

V23 JMJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 143,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

V23 JMJ silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,671 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 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
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 JMJ was last recorded at 143,671 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,362 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,309 miles
Average per year
6,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,671 miles
  • 2025 – 137,362 miles
  • 2023 – 135,934 miles
  • 2022 – 129,869 miles
  • 2021 – 118,955 miles
  • 2020 – 106,607 miles
  • 2019 – 100,822 miles
  • 2018 – 94,759 miles
  • 2017 – 89,526 miles
  • 2016 – 83,314 miles
  • 2015 – 75,787 miles
  • 2014 – 69,076 miles
  • 2013 – 61,525 miles
  • 2012 – 57,586 miles
  • 2011 – 51,947 miles
  • 2010 – 45,513 miles
  • 2009 – 34,037 miles
  • 2008 – 24,103 miles
  • 2007 – 24,000 miles
  • 2006 – 22,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,671 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass143,671 miles (+6,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,671 miles
    Test number
    411147228437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,362 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,362 miles
    Test number
    570383354587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass135,934 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    135,934 miles
    Test number
    891940298934
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail135,924 miles (+6,055)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,924 miles
    Test number
    767590225681
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s + n/s (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass129,869 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    472181062133
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail129,863 miles (+10,908)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,863 miles
    Test number
    190649766790
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bad earth
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,955 miles (+12,348)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,955 miles
    Test number
    264625576160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both need replacing soon (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass106,607 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    131858383587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,822 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,822 miles
    Test number
    305010528183
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail100,821 miles (+6,062)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,821 miles
    Test number
    563557228584
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on when position lights on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Both headlamp wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,759 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,759 miles
    Test number
    665710656745
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMixture of run flat and non run flat tyres across the rear axel

  12. Fail94,746 miles (+5,220)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,746 miles
    Test number
    214217449985
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMixture of run flat and non run flat tyres across the rear axel

  13. Pass89,526 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    815283905560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake effort poor

  14. Fail89,526 miles (+6,212)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,526 miles
    Test number
    670158919141
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour strips in grill area (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake effort poor

  15. Pass83,314 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    883021594819
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear wire on dashboard
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail83,314 miles (+7,527)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    274064037726
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake warning wire broken (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner side wall (driven flat) (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear wire on dashboard
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass75,787 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    207546955036
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad sensor wire broken

  18. Fail75,780 miles (+6,704)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    427285255095
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad sensor wire broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre split,inner sidewall

  19. Pass69,076 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,076 miles
    Test number
    115158354005
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  20. Fail69,076 miles (+7,551)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,076 miles
    Test number
    167108654477
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteRear springs corroded

  21. Pass61,525 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    396820463047
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteO/s front brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  22. Fail61,525 miles (+3,939)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,525 miles
    Test number
    427920463070
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteO/s front brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  23. Pass57,586 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,586 miles
    Test number
    206336652050
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low

  24. Fail57,586 miles (+5,639)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,586 miles
    Test number
    646082942074
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inside edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pressure low

  25. Pass51,947 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    136315541436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on tread

  26. Fail51,947 miles (+6,434)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,947 miles
    Test number
    106442541427
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass45,513 miles (+11,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,513 miles
    Test number
    591359740054
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass34,037 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    34,037 miles
    Test number
    174670829006
    • NoteLeft front tyre worn on edges and cracking/deteriating

  29. Fail34,306 miles (+10,203)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,306 miles
    Test number
    301880829087
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLeft front tyre worn on edges and cracking/deteriating

  30. Pass24,103 miles (+103)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    942684048036
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront valance skirt damaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall rub strip damaged

  31. Pass24,000 miles (+1,646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,000 miles
    Test number
    544077327294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass22,354 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    794497506207
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteOffside front wheel damaged

Questions about V23 JMJ

Does V23 JMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 JMJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 JMJ?
The MOT on V23 JMJ is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 JMJ done?
V23 JMJ was recorded at 143,671 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 6,174 miles a year.
Has V23 JMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 JMJ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on V23 JMJ 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 V23 JMJ find?
V23 JMJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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