BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
V81 JCEMOT history
V81 JCE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 60,321 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 60,321 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V81 JCE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V81 JCE was last recorded at 60,321 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 59,964 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 357 miles
- Average per year
- 1,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 60,321 miles
- 2024 – 59,964 miles
- 2023 – 58,961 miles
- 2022 – 57,677 miles
- 2021 – 57,097 miles
- 2020 – 56,325 miles
- 2018 – 48,642 miles
- 2017 – 46,707 miles
- 2016 – 45,229 miles
- 2015 – 43,964 miles
- 2014 – 43,579 miles
- 2013 – 43,533 miles
- 2012 – 43,196 miles
- 2011 – 41,134 miles
- 2010 – 37,148 miles
- 2009 – 36,707 miles
- 2008 – 36,380 miles
- 2007 – 34,689 miles
- 2006 – 34,447 miles
- 2005 – 34,071 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass60,321 miles
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,321 miles (+357)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 60,321 miles
- Test number
- 640502748224
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,964 miles (+1,003)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 59,964 miles
- Test number
- 827140776901
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,961 miles (+1,284)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 58,961 miles
- Test number
- 467507840023
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outter edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass57,677 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 57,677 miles
- Test number
- 966990842904
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail57,677 miles (+580)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,677 miles
- Test number
- 307758384919
- Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass57,097 miles (+772)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 57,097 miles
- Test number
- 504251076961
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 56,325 miles
- Test number
- 428483924017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,325 miles (+19)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,325 miles
- Test number
- 320333392732
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fail56,306 miles (+7,664)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,306 miles
- Test number
- 450160992334
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Pass48,642 miles (+1,935)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 48,642 miles
- Test number
- 436720726676
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass46,707 miles (+1,478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 46,707 miles
- Test number
- 513731662556
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass45,229 miles (+1,265)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 45,229 miles
- Test number
- 802899690744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,964 miles (+385)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 43,964 miles
- Test number
- 319755315247
- NoteSome movement o/s/f lower ball joint
Pass43,579 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 43,579 miles
- Test number
- 367264824257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,533 miles (+337)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 43,533 miles
- Test number
- 645118433243
- NoteOffside washer jet partially blocked
Pass43,196 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 43,196 miles
- Test number
- 307634732294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,196 miles (+2,062)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,196 miles
- Test number
- 407794332272
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass41,134 miles (+3,986)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,134 miles
- Test number
- 399738821446
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteHandbrake slightly binding
Pass37,148 miles (+441)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 37,148 miles
- Test number
- 993786430274
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
- NoteRear pads low
- NoteSlight play in steering column
Pass36,707 miles (+327)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 36,707 miles
- Test number
- 994537939268
- NoteSlight play in steering column
Pass36,380 miles (+1,691)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,380 miles
- Test number
- 961034628218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,689 miles (+242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 34,689 miles
- Test number
- 910246517265
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,447 miles (+376)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 34,447 miles
- Test number
- 353031946233
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,071 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 34,071 miles
- Test number
- 393648325212
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about V81 JCE
- Does V81 JCE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V81 JCE expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V81 JCE?
- The MOT on V81 JCE expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V81 JCE done?
- V81 JCE was recorded at 60,321 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 1,308 miles a year.
- Has V81 JCE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V81 JCE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on V81 JCE 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 V81 JCE find?
- V81 JCE passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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