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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

V711 JCEMOT history

V711 JCE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

V711 JCE silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2024
Mileage
134,053 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,840 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V711 JCE
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
7 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V711 JCE was last recorded at 134,053 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2010: 86,650 miles, lower than 112,186 miles on 2 Oct 2009.
  • 19 Sept 2015: 128,780 miles, lower than 128,792 miles on 7 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,052 miles · 7 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,840 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,053 miles
  • 2023 – 134,052 miles
  • 2022 – 133,883 miles
  • 2019 – 133,871 miles
  • 2017 – 133,705 miles
  • 2016 – 131,459 miles
  • 2015 – 128,780 miles
  • 2014 – 114,937 miles
  • 2012 – 108,287 miles
  • 2011 – 102,365 miles
  • 2010 – 86,650 miles
  • 2009 – 112,186 miles
  • 2008 – 102,603 miles
  • 2007 – 101,269 miles
  • 2006 – 97,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,053 miles
  • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,053 miles (+1)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,053 miles
    Test number
    934292127375
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass134,052 miles (+169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,052 miles
    Test number
    982237066146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear end bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,883 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,883 miles
    Test number
    442616271728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,871 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,871 miles
    Test number
    318988032714
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail133,871 miles (+166)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,871 miles
    Test number
    734242483740
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,705 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,705 miles
    Test number
    588088895425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,459 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,459 miles
    Test number
    713520053189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,447 miles (+2,667)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,447 miles
    Test number
    322451028467
    • FailureDriver's airbag missing warning lamp (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  9. Pass128,780 miles (-12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,780 miles
    Test number
    385167502281
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail128,792 miles (+13,855)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,792 miles
    Test number
    243725795091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass114,937 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,937 miles
    Test number
    405418174088
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r alloy wheel been repaired by welding(inner edge)

  12. Fail114,936 miles (+6,649)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,936 miles
    Test number
    768596274073
    • FailureNearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r alloy wheel been repaired by welding(inner edge)

  13. Pass108,287 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    108,287 miles
    Test number
    335607802332
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteDifficult to open both front doors
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Fail108,277 miles (+5,912)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,277 miles
    Test number
    737255002328
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteDifficult to open both front doors
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass102,365 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,365 miles
    Test number
    366405981297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Fail102,363 miles (+15,713)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    379323381463
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass86,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,650 miles
    Test number
    952226250225
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. FailMileage not read4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    222496450297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass112,186 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    112,186 miles
    Test number
    132945379245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail112,183 miles (+9,580)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    602904479229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass102,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    192976568227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,603 miles (+1,334)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,603 miles
    Test number
    551916368204
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  23. Pass101,269 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    101,269 miles
    Test number
    152710137384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    613338496230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V711 JCE

Does V711 JCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V711 JCE expired on 6 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V711 JCE?
The MOT on V711 JCE expired on 6 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V711 JCE done?
V711 JCE was recorded at 134,053 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 1,840 miles a year.
Has V711 JCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V711 JCE has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V711 JCE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V711 JCE find?
V711 JCE failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 5 major defects and 4 advisories: central front windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both not working; horn not working; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 6 more.

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