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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

22 FJMOT history

22 FJ is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 50,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

22 FJ grey 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,073 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 FJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 FJ was last recorded at 50,073 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,069 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,073 miles
  • 2024 – 49,596 miles
  • 2023 – 48,357 miles
  • 2022 – 48,020 miles
  • 2021 – 47,389 miles
  • 2020 – 46,267 miles
  • 2019 – 43,782 miles
  • 2018 – 39,936 miles
  • 2017 – 37,007 miles
  • 2016 – 33,840 miles
  • 2015 – 29,873 miles
  • 2014 – 26,157 miles
  • 2013 – 22,206 miles
  • 2012 – 18,525 miles
  • 2011 – 15,412 miles
  • 2010 – 12,432 miles
  • 2009 – 9,542 miles
  • 2008 – 7,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,073 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 13 MOTs since 2016

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to back at the rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,073 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    50,073 miles
    Test number
    859822643652
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail50,069 miles (+473)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,069 miles
    Test number
    301981915856
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass49,596 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    354364434862
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail49,596 miles (+1,239)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    388927789186
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass48,357 miles (+337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    130356911782
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass48,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    967937526749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail48,020 miles (+631)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,020 miles
    Test number
    559231673773
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass47,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,389 miles
    Test number
    372332940474
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail47,389 miles (+1,122)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,389 miles
    Test number
    416377691628
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass46,267 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    46,267 miles
    Test number
    772249501308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail46,266 miles (+2,484)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,266 miles
    Test number
    148897177271
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass43,782 miles (+3,846)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,782 miles
    Test number
    972813343943
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass39,936 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    663900773359
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail39,934 miles (+2,927)2 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    882699945509
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front to back at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass37,007 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,007 miles
    Test number
    537156516162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to back at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail37,006 miles (+3,166)2 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,006 miles
    Test number
    790767552161
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to back at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to back at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass33,840 miles (+3,967)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,840 miles
    Test number
    816190204454
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass29,873 miles (+3,716)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,873 miles
    Test number
    256523448108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack inner joints

  19. Pass26,157 miles (+3,951)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,157 miles
    Test number
    256129364217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteFront tyres perished/cracked
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls

  20. Pass22,206 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,206 miles
    Test number
    286719863235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perrished

  21. Fail22,206 miles (+3,681)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,206 miles
    Test number
    676279263299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass18,525 miles (+3,113)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,525 miles
    Test number
    467697152265
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged
    • NoteNearside front bumper trim and fog light insecure

  23. Pass15,412 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,412 miles
    Test number
    788686661282
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly deteriorated

  24. Fail15,412 miles (+2,980)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,412 miles
    Test number
    407485861227
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass12,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,432 miles
    Test number
    570815660220
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread

  26. Fail12,432 miles (+2,890)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,432 miles
    Test number
    294105160293
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting low on tread

  27. Pass9,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,542 miles
    Test number
    952601779280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail9,542 miles (+1,913)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,542 miles
    Test number
    592631179265
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass7,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,629 miles
    Test number
    453419268268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail7,629 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,629 miles
    Test number
    974969768252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about 22 FJ

What vehicle is registration 22 FJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 FJ on a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Sept 2005. 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 22 FJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 FJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 22 FJ?
The MOT on 22 FJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 FJ done?
22 FJ was recorded at 50,073 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,436 miles a year.
Has 22 FJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 FJ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 22 FJ 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 22 FJ find?
22 FJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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