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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,951 cc

W256 JPVMOT history

W256 JPV is a silver diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 177,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

W256 JPV 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 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
177,342 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 JPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,951 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W256 JPV was last recorded at 177,342 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,204 miles · 21 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
138 miles
Average per year
10,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,342 miles
  • 2021 – 158,249 miles
  • 2020 – 139,643 miles
  • 2019 – 126,355 miles
  • 2018 – 115,285 miles
  • 2017 – 104,678 miles
  • 2016 – 92,939 miles
  • 2015 – 89,455 miles
  • 2014 – 85,177 miles
  • 2012 – 78,901 miles
  • 2011 – 72,372 miles
  • 2010 – 65,379 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,342 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,342 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    177,342 miles
    Test number
    416707030129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail177,204 miles (+266)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,204 miles
    Test number
    251714329967
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail176,938 miles (+18,689)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,938 miles
    Test number
    380575067759
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass158,249 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,249 miles
    Test number
    500001333281
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail158,249 miles (+18,606)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,249 miles
    Test number
    429291595491
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Pass139,643 miles (+13,288)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,643 miles
    Test number
    106204726792
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor around fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,355 miles (+11,070)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,355 miles
    Test number
    743866569330
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass115,285 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,285 miles
    Test number
    151849136475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail115,274 miles (+10,596)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,274 miles
    Test number
    736590006572
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass104,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,678 miles
    Test number
    925834584521
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail104,678 miles (+11,739)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,678 miles
    Test number
    754036562112
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    709351601662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,939 miles (+3,484)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    297676001141
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear X 2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass89,455 miles (+4,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,455 miles
    Test number
    448498905054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass85,177 miles (+6,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    338826504076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass78,901 miles (+6,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,901 miles
    Test number
    569926922367
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass72,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    987002931371
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail72,372 miles (+6,993)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,372 miles
    Test number
    428872931347
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass65,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    722615030365
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail65,379 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    612144230317
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about W256 JPV

Does W256 JPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 JPV expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 JPV?
The MOT on W256 JPV expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 JPV done?
W256 JPV was recorded at 177,342 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 10,018 miles a year.
Has W256 JPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 JPV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on W256 JPV 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 JPV find?
W256 JPV passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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