BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc
X743 JAUMOT history
X743 JAU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 152,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 152,921 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,740 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X743 JAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 13 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X743 JAU was last recorded at 152,921 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 5,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,971 miles · 21 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,950 miles
- Average per year
- 5,740 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,921 miles
- 2025 – 146,971 miles
- 2023 – 141,681 miles
- 2022 – 139,386 miles
- 2021 – 134,744 miles
- 2020 – 131,798 miles
- 2019 – 127,074 miles
- 2018 – 121,136 miles
- 2017 – 114,501 miles
- 2016 – 108,562 miles
- 2015 – 102,842 miles
- 2014 – 94,200 miles
- 2013 – 90,929 miles
- 2012 – 87,804 miles
- 2011 – 83,575 miles
- 2010 – 79,166 miles
- 2009 – 72,284 miles
- 2008 – 58,108 miles
- 2007 – 44,999 miles
- 2006 – 40,418 miles
- 2005 – 34,912 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,921 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Engine oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,921 miles (+5,950)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 152,921 miles
- Test number
- 220528991415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 146,971 miles
- Test number
- 319331480408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,969 miles (+5,288)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,969 miles
- Test number
- 687395830034
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass141,681 miles (+2,295)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 141,681 miles
- Test number
- 771302074605
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near the back box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre slight wearing inner edge
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass139,386 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 139,386 miles
- Test number
- 627793993441
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail139,386 miles (+4,642)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,386 miles
- Test number
- 321216313196
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass134,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,744 miles
- Test number
- 273963731526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,744 miles (+2,946)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,744 miles
- Test number
- 867107925731
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass131,798 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 131,798 miles
- Test number
- 645487313232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail131,798 miles (+4,724)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,798 miles
- Test number
- 994287225189
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass127,074 miles (+5,938)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 127,074 miles
- Test number
- 657217145336
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass121,136 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 121,136 miles
- Test number
- 482340158865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,043 miles (+6,542)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,043 miles
- Test number
- 926482556122
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre 2 X NAILS
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,501 miles (+88)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 114,501 miles
- Test number
- 495687910948
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail114,413 miles (+5,851)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,413 miles
- Test number
- 876457637872
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass108,562 miles (+57)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 108,562 miles
- Test number
- 477651775540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail108,505 miles (+5,663)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,505 miles
- Test number
- 751616227434
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,842 miles (+368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 102,842 miles
- Test number
- 758666974204
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail102,474 miles (+8,274)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,474 miles
- Test number
- 635234168123
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryF/n/s brake is stiff to turn
Pass94,200 miles (+3,271)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,200 miles
- Test number
- 618803184243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,929 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 90,929 miles
- Test number
- 315085093273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,899 miles (+3,095)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,899 miles
- Test number
- 977860093283
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSuspect nearside rear position light has a incorrect bulb fitted
Pass87,804 miles (+4,229)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 87,804 miles
- Test number
- 539332292202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass83,575 miles (+4,409)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 83,575 miles
- Test number
- 389904581250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,166 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 79,166 miles
- Test number
- 202399680216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail79,166 miles (+6,882)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,166 miles
- Test number
- 333809580256
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass72,284 miles (+14,176)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 72,284 miles
- Test number
- 924132599277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,108 miles (+13,109)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 58,108 miles
- Test number
- 323921698476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,999 miles (+4,581)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 44,999 miles
- Test number
- 870947697283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,418 miles (+5,506)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 40,418 miles
- Test number
- 970877126337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 34,912 miles
- Test number
- 703632835377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,911 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,911 miles
- Test number
- 803402835368
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X743 JAU
- Does X743 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 JAU is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X743 JAU?
- The MOT on X743 JAU is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X743 JAU done?
- X743 JAU was recorded at 152,921 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 5,740 miles a year.
- Has X743 JAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X743 JAU has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on X743 JAU 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 X743 JAU find?
- X743 JAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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