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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,979 cc

X17 JGHMOT history

X17 JGH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 78,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

X17 JGH blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
78,087 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 JGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 JGH was last recorded at 78,087 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 2,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Sept 2016: 34,144 miles, lower than 39,602 miles on 15 Oct 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
75,288 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,799 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,087 miles
  • 2025 – 75,288 miles
  • 2024 – 71,885 miles
  • 2023 – 66,404 miles
  • 2022 – 62,883 miles
  • 2021 – 58,376 miles
  • 2020 – 54,838 miles
  • 2019 – 51,820 miles
  • 2018 – 48,664 miles
  • 2017 – 46,288 miles
  • 2016 – 34,144 miles
  • 2015 – 39,602 miles
  • 2014 – 37,368 miles
  • 2013 – 34,861 miles
  • 2012 – 31,878 miles
  • 2011 – 29,026 miles
  • 2010 – 25,871 miles
  • 2009 – 22,386 miles
  • 2008 – 18,686 miles
  • 2007 – 18,037 miles
  • 2006 – 13,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,087 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,087 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    78,087 miles
    Test number
    257593611878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,288 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    180774726301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,885 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    725202154433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail71,885 miles (+827)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    260921166845
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass71,058 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    71,058 miles
    Test number
    337591557881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail71,058 miles (+4,654)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,058 miles
    Test number
    588425920766
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,404 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    366647164892
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail66,404 miles (+3,521)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    273398221517
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass62,883 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,883 miles
    Test number
    104154632664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,830 miles (+4,454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    422147147044
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass58,376 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    972399106628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,838 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    265183845396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,820 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    595616141031
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail51,820 miles (+3,156)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    151032212719
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass48,664 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,664 miles
    Test number
    455870855610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,288 miles (+12,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,288 miles
    Test number
    640101686545
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside & Offside tyres cracking in between tread lines
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass34,144 miles (-5,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,144 miles
    Test number
    583988811454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass39,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    417869155963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,602 miles (+2,234)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    504335388098
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass37,368 miles (+2,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    819501554367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass34,861 miles (+2,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,861 miles
    Test number
    639707843324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass31,878 miles (+2,852)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,878 miles
    Test number
    689135442367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass29,026 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    367170451354
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Fail28,990 miles (+3,119)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    159863141354
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  25. Pass25,871 miles (+3,485)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,871 miles
    Test number
    431017140405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,386 miles (+3,700)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    22,386 miles
    Test number
    474176209369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,686 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,686 miles
    Test number
    744769108381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,684 miles (+647)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,684 miles
    Test number
    833568408380
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  29. Pass18,037 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    18,037 miles
    Test number
    432501367069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,689 miles
    Test number
    451813456018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 JGH

Does X17 JGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 JGH is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 JGH?
The MOT on X17 JGH is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 JGH done?
X17 JGH was recorded at 78,087 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has X17 JGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 JGH has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X17 JGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X17 JGH find?
X17 JGH passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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