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BMW M3

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

1985 AJMOT history

1985 AJ is a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 75,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

1985 AJ black 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,690 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1985 AJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1985 AJ was last recorded at 75,690 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,356 miles · 5 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
2,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,690 miles
  • 2018 – 75,356 miles
  • 2016 – 75,256 miles
  • 2015 – 74,609 miles
  • 2014 – 69,540 miles
  • 2013 – 64,132 miles
  • 2011 – 62,077 miles
  • 2010 – 56,016 miles
  • 2009 – 47,774 miles
  • 2008 – 38,197 miles
  • 2007 – 31,481 miles
  • 2006 – 24,526 miles
  • 2005 – 19,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,690 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,690 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    277720542877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,356 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    179410672434
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are slightly corroded

  3. Pass75,256 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    139491481082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    802589147611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,609 miles (+5,069)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    489854056917
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush LOWER (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass69,540 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    365335244423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,132 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    936474613216
    • NoteRear tyres are worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteSlight misting of oil around nsf shocker

  8. Fail64,132 miles (+2,055)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    915904713281
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOSF Handbrake poor
    • NoteRear tyres are worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteSlight misting of oil around nsf shocker

  9. Pass62,077 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,077 miles
    Test number
    439280941343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,016 miles (+8,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    814478240394
    • 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)

  11. Pass47,774 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    414826739314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail47,774 miles (+9,577)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,774 miles
    Test number
    972556339386
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass38,197 miles (+6,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    383297788201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass31,481 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,481 miles
    Test number
    644569797278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,375 miles (+6,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,375 miles
    Test number
    922892697248
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass24,526 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,526 miles
    Test number
    542005676249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,018 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    19,018 miles
    Test number
    730066085218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,395 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,395 miles
    Test number
    604271075299
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R TYRE LOW TREAD †N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Questions about 1985 AJ

What vehicle is registration 1985 AJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1985 AJ on a black petrol BMW M3 first used on 1 Oct 2002. 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 1985 AJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1985 AJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1985 AJ?
The MOT on 1985 AJ is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1985 AJ done?
1985 AJ was recorded at 75,690 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,823 miles a year.
Has 1985 AJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1985 AJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on 1985 AJ 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 1985 AJ find?
1985 AJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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