
BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc
V7 JCSMOT history
V7 JCS is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,416 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 82,416 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 JCS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 JCS was last recorded at 82,416 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 82,388 miles · 1 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 1,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,416 miles
- 2025 – 82,385 miles
- 2024 – 82,371 miles
- 2023 – 82,367 miles
- 2022 – 82,180 miles
- 2021 – 82,034 miles
- 2020 – 81,661 miles
- 2019 – 81,122 miles
- 2018 – 79,981 miles
- 2017 – 78,599 miles
- 2016 – 77,775 miles
- 2015 – 76,809 miles
- 2014 – 75,546 miles
- 2013 – 72,089 miles
- 2012 – 67,726 miles
- 2011 – 63,426 miles
- 2010 – 60,658 miles
- 2009 – 55,598 miles
- 2008 – 53,499 miles
- 2007 – 49,960 miles
- 2006 – 46,209 miles
- 2005 – 43,193 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryEml light on vehicle first used before 01st July 2003Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGeneralcorrosion to some steering and suspension componants not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,416 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 82,416 miles
- Test number
- 519208825848
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on vehicle first used before 01st July 2003
- AdvisoryGeneralcorrosion to some steering and suspension componants not excessive
Fail82,388 miles (+3)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,388 miles
- Test number
- 649518485725
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEml light on vehicle first used before 01st July 2003
- AdvisoryGeneralcorrosion to some steering and suspension componants not excessive
Pass82,385 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 82,385 miles
- Test number
- 982992623242
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on vehicle first used before 01st July 2003
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to some suspension and steering componants
Pass82,371 miles1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 82,371 miles
- Test number
- 741451485777
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on vehicle first use before 1st July 2003
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake wear light on offside rear wire broken
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension componants
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted
Fail82,371 miles (+4)2 repaired1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,371 miles
- Test number
- 606013071725
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on vehicle first use before 1st July 2003
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake wear light on offside rear wire broken
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension componants
- AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted
Pass82,367 miles (+3)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 82,367 miles
- Test number
- 558812483532
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on. on the osr the sensor has been eaten by a animal
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisorySome parts of the body starting to show signs of corrosion, also some mechanical parts included
Fail82,364 miles (+184)1 major1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,364 miles
- Test number
- 512941457178
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning light on. on the osr the sensor has been eaten by a animal
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisorySome parts of the body starting to show signs of corrosion, also some mechanical parts included
Pass82,180 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 82,180 miles
- Test number
- 784973114442
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml light illuminated
- AdvisorySuspension components have corrosion forming
Fail82,180 miles (+146)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,180 miles
- Test number
- 649212335360
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEml light illuminated
- AdvisorySuspension components have corrosion forming
Pass82,034 miles (+373)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 82,034 miles
- Test number
- 526932775398
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,661 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 81,661 miles
- Test number
- 397341464786
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail81,661 miles (+539)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,661 miles
- Test number
- 750432208287
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass81,122 miles (+1,141)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 81,122 miles
- Test number
- 422788753095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,981 miles (+1,382)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,981 miles
- Test number
- 927467359257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,599 miles (+824)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,599 miles
- Test number
- 369034986697
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
Pass77,775 miles (+966)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,775 miles
- Test number
- 780675538272
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured including the 2 side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on in dash
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking between treads
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking between treads
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass76,809 miles (+1,263)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,809 miles
- Test number
- 963056231281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,546 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 75,546 miles
- Test number
- 736588264243
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass72,089 miles (+4,363)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 72,089 miles
- Test number
- 169509953287
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- 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 linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEML on.
Pass67,726 miles (+4,300)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 67,726 miles
- Test number
- 267782162247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear tyres have splits in the inner sidewalls but not yet deep enough to reach the ply/cords(boarderline)
Pass63,426 miles (+2,768)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 63,426 miles
- Test number
- 516829771255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,658 miles (+5,060)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 60,658 miles
- Test number
- 240963670294
- NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING RACK
Pass55,598 miles (+2,099)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 55,598 miles
- Test number
- 122300489298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,499 miles (+3,539)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 53,499 miles
- Test number
- 963630188253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,960 miles (+3,751)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 49,960 miles
- Test number
- 622575177213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,209 miles (+3,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 46,209 miles
- Test number
- 923059466273
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass43,193 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 43,193 miles
- Test number
- 842356075260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,193 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,193 miles
- Test number
- 152976075275
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about V7 JCS
- Does V7 JCS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 JCS is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 JCS?
- The MOT on V7 JCS is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 JCS done?
- V7 JCS was recorded at 82,416 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,865 miles a year.
- Has V7 JCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 JCS has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on V7 JCS 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 V7 JCS find?
- V7 JCS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; eml light on vehicle first used before 01st july 2003; generalcorrosion to some steering and suspension componants not excessive.
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