BMW logo

BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,793 cc

W256 JPLMOT history

W256 JPL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

W256 JPL red 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 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
127,686 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for W256 JPL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
W256 JPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 JPL was last recorded at 127,686 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,684 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,686 miles
  • 2019 – 127,301 miles
  • 2018 – 123,736 miles
  • 2017 – 120,376 miles
  • 2016 – 115,908 miles
  • 2015 – 109,978 miles
  • 2014 – 105,447 miles
  • 2013 – 98,680 miles
  • 2012 – 95,359 miles
  • 2011 – 92,296 miles
  • 2010 – 88,236 miles
  • 2009 – 84,758 miles
  • 2008 – 81,130 miles
  • 2006 – 76,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,686 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (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.

  • High handbrake travel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,686 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,686 miles
    Test number
    484585268363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,684 miles (+383)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,684 miles
    Test number
    191209960252
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,301 miles (+3,565)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,301 miles
    Test number
    670546228891
    • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass123,736 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,736 miles
    Test number
    686504959769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail123,734 miles (+3,358)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,734 miles
    Test number
    708645942023
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass120,376 miles (+4,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,376 miles
    Test number
    645198272918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes oily

  7. Pass115,908 miles (+5,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    115,908 miles
    Test number
    323246379719
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass109,978 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,978 miles
    Test number
    576669059339
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexes light cracking

  9. Fail109,976 miles (+4,529)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    383643230578
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexes light cracking

  10. Pass105,447 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,447 miles
    Test number
    956836744356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • Note1x offside rear sidelight inop
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail105,445 miles (+6,765)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,445 miles
    Test number
    857625844388
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • Note1x offside rear sidelight inop
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  12. Pass98,680 miles (+3,321)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,680 miles
    Test number
    768589473018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass95,359 miles (+3,063)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,359 miles
    Test number
    948929072046
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteHeadlamps condensed
    • NoteHigh handbrake travel

  14. Pass92,296 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,296 miles
    Test number
    499435801197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,236 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    88,236 miles
    Test number
    730424200165
    • NoteRear suspension mounting bushes worn , rear tyres scrubbing , slight condensation in o/s headlamp , o/s washer poor

  16. Fail88,235 miles (+3,477)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,235 miles
    Test number
    343713400164
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteRear suspension mounting bushes worn , rear tyres scrubbing , slight condensation in o/s headlamp , o/s washer poor

  17. Pass84,758 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,758 miles
    Test number
    830277809196
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in n/s headlamp glass

  18. Fail84,752 miles (+3,622)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    361444809177
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChip in n/s headlamp glass

  19. Pass81,130 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    170071298012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,044 miles (+4,096)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,044 miles
    Test number
    242512056342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    153973306494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 JPL

Does W256 JPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 JPL expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 JPL?
The MOT on W256 JPL expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 JPL done?
W256 JPL was recorded at 127,686 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has W256 JPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 JPL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on W256 JPL 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 W256 JPL find?
W256 JPL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all W256 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.