BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc
121 DOJMOT history
121 DOJ is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 161,408 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,019 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 121 DOJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 20 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
121 DOJ was last recorded at 161,408 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 5,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 155,670 miles · 7 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,738 miles
- Average per year
- 7,019 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 161,408 miles
- 2024 – 155,670 miles
- 2023 – 148,677 miles
- 2022 – 140,257 miles
- 2021 – 133,119 miles
- 2020 – 128,478 miles
- 2019 – 124,606 miles
- 2018 – 117,726 miles
- 2017 – 111,045 miles
- 2016 – 103,280 miles
- 2015 – 94,880 miles
- 2014 – 86,776 miles
- 2013 – 82,030 miles
- 2012 – 76,488 miles
- 2011 – 71,406 miles
- 2010 – 62,265 miles
- 2009 – 45,447 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,408 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
CORROSION UNDERNEATH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,408 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 161,408 miles
- Test number
- 842367948016
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail161,408 miles (+5,738)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,408 miles
- Test number
- 636042134843
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by sub frame mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass155,670 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 155,670 miles
- Test number
- 559957625470
- AdvisoryCORROSION UNDERNEATH
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail155,670 miles (+6,993)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,670 miles
- Test number
- 258957483357
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCORROSION UNDERNEATH
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass148,677 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 148,677 miles
- Test number
- 608740972425
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail148,677 miles (+8,420)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,677 miles
- Test number
- 634295493841
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass140,257 miles (+7,138)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 140,257 miles
- Test number
- 641098294245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,119 miles (+4,641)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 133,119 miles
- Test number
- 522004095993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,478 miles (+3,872)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,478 miles
- Test number
- 678114637955
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated fronts cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTPMS on
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch stiff
Pass124,606 miles (+276)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,606 miles
- Test number
- 328017363742
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail124,330 miles (+6,604)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,330 miles
- Test number
- 671517932719
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass117,726 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 117,726 miles
- Test number
- 279283624331
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,726 miles (+6,681)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,726 miles
- Test number
- 658244015625
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,045 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 111,045 miles
- Test number
- 122260216622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,955 miles (+7,675)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,955 miles
- Test number
- 532107545475
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass103,280 miles (+100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 103,280 miles
- Test number
- 185737621680
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail103,180 miles (+8,300)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,180 miles
- Test number
- 607531536396
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to canvas (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,880 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 94,880 miles
- Test number
- 396327625289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,809 miles (+8,033)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,809 miles
- Test number
- 775017015236
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass86,776 miles (+4,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 86,776 miles
- Test number
- 537763784105
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,030 miles (+5,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 82,030 miles
- Test number
- 479204553164
- 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)
Pass76,488 miles (+5,082)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 76,488 miles
- Test number
- 489248052125
- 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)
Pass71,406 miles (+9,141)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 71,406 miles
- Test number
- 629980041133
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Pass62,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 62,265 miles
- Test number
- 701608920135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,265 miles (+16,818)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,265 miles
- Test number
- 533137720144
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass45,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 45,447 miles
- Test number
- 913508519122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 121 DOJ
- What vehicle is registration 121 DOJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 121 DOJ on a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 121 DOJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 121 DOJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 121 DOJ?
- The MOT on 121 DOJ is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 121 DOJ done?
- 121 DOJ was recorded at 161,408 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 7,019 miles a year.
- Has 121 DOJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 121 DOJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on 121 DOJ 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 121 DOJ find?
- 121 DOJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.
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