BMW 3 SERIES J33ERP has 29 MOTs

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This 2002 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 157,131 miles 9 months ago on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 14:09.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Sunday 13th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

J33ERP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 2026157,131 MI
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 2025157,131 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached Detached From Bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
FAILED14TH AUGUST 2025157,012 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill Within 30cm Of Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 202413TH SEPTEMBER 2025152,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Side Repeater Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 202313TH SEPTEMBER 2024148,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 2023148,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202213TH SEPTEMBER 2023144,903 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Bush Not Aligned Correctly
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2022144,847 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Missing Where One Was Fitted As Standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Excessive Black Smoke And Engine Knocking Due To Overfuelling. (8.2.2.2 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Bush Not Aligned Correctly
  5. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 202113TH SEPTEMBER 2022143,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201919TH SEPTEMBER 2020142,558 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201819TH SEPTEMBER 2019137,154 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Lock Braking System Component Slightly Damaged Abs Ring Fouling Sensor (1.6 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Lock Braking System Component Slightly Damaged Abs Ring Fouling Sensor (1.6 (e))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201719TH SEPTEMBER 2018132,444 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Tops Of Rear Shock Absorber Pistons Corroding
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201619TH SEPTEMBER 2017127,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tops Of Rear Shock Absorber Pistons Corroding
  2. ADVISORY - Screen Washers Weak
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201531ST AUGUST 2016123,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201431ST AUGUST 2015119,823 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED18TH AUGUST 2014119,823 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201331ST AUGUST 2014114,944 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  10. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  11. USER ENTERED - Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED30TH AUGUST 201231ST AUGUST 2013108,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  9. USER ENTERED - Tow Ball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201126TH OCTOBER 201210,260 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Brake Pipe Corroded
FAILED10TH AUGUST 201199,182 MI
 
  1. PRS - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Towbar Fitted ( No Ball )
  6. USER ENTERED - Sil Covers Fitted
PASSED10TH AUGUST 201131ST AUGUST 201299,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. USER ENTERED - Towbar Fitted ( No Ball )
  5. USER ENTERED - Sil Covers Fitted
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201031ST AUGUST 201188,606 MI
FAILED25TH AUGUST 201088,606 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - Towbar Fitted
PASSED20TH AUGUST 200928TH AUGUST 201076,841 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Plastic Oversills Fitted
FAILED20TH AUGUST 200976,841 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Plastic Oversills Fitted
PASSED29TH AUGUST 200828TH AUGUST 200962,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED28TH AUGUST 200862,073 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Hazard Warning Switch Faulty (1.4.b.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH APRIL 200712TH MAY 200840,541 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 200612TH MAY 200732,092 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J33ERP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

J33ERP MOT Comments

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J33ERP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 157,131 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,832 miles

J33ERP FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration J33ERP was manufactured on Thursday 28th March 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 157,131 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 6,832 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J33ERP has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 58 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does J33ERP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 J33ERP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J33ERP Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 J33ERP does have Tax. Read more

When does J33ERP Tax expire?

The current Tax for J33ERP will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J33ERP MOT expire?

The current MOT for J33ERP will expire in 4 months on Sunday 13th September 2026. Read more

When did J33ERP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J33ERP was on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 14:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J33ERP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for J33ERP we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J33ERP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for J33ERP we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J33ERP?

J33ERP is registered as a 2002 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has J33ERP done?

The odometer reading for J33ERP at the last MOT in September 2025 was 157,131 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,832 miles per year. Read more

How old is J33ERP?

The vehicle J33ERP was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th March 2002. Read more

What colour is J33ERP?

The official colour of J33ERP is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does J33ERP have?

J33ERP has a 2.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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