BMW 3 Series
Gold · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc
F3 PJAMOT history
F3 PJA is a gold petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 140,123 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,750 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F3 PJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
F3 PJA was last recorded at 140,123 miles on 1 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Oct 2011: 96,602 miles, lower than 699,361 miles on 29 Sept 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,123 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,750 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,123 miles
- 2023 – 137,209 miles
- 2022 – 133,764 miles
- 2021 – 130,994 miles
- 2020 – 128,761 miles
- 2019 – 124,036 miles
- 2018 – 123,289 miles
- 2017 – 120,916 miles
- 2016 – 118,328 miles
- 2015 – 113,510 miles
- 2013 – 107,497 miles
- 2012 – 104,631 miles
- 2011 – 96,602 miles
- 2010 – 699,361 miles
- 2009 – 47,546 miles
- 2008 – 46,488 miles
- 2007 – 36,438 miles
- 2006 – 30,355 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,123 miles
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEngine light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front slight damage to floor pan
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,123 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 140,123 miles
- Test number
- 401453378481
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Fail140,123 miles (+2,914)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,123 miles
- Test number
- 208528298606
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine light on
Pass137,209 miles (+3,445)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 137,209 miles
- Test number
- 630368568689
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe condition
- AdvisoryWashers operation
Pass133,764 miles (+2,770)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 133,764 miles
- Test number
- 363929024211
- AdvisoryFront SUB FRAME DAMAGED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 130,994 miles
- Test number
- 645658144603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,994 miles (+2,233)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,994 miles
- Test number
- 761440270706
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,761 miles (+36)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,761 miles
- Test number
- 989467406955
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to floor pan
Fail128,725 miles (+4,689)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,725 miles
- Test number
- 591650409470
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to floor pan
Pass124,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 124,036 miles
- Test number
- 775573457176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,036 miles (+747)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,036 miles
- Test number
- 811533418068
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass123,289 miles (+2,373)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,289 miles
- Test number
- 972476936883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,916 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 120,916 miles
- Test number
- 424901956974
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail120,914 miles (+2,586)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,914 miles
- Test number
- 709308924376
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,328 miles (+4,818)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 118,328 miles
- Test number
- 102535617389
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass113,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 113,510 miles
- Test number
- 276226515084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,510 miles (+6,013)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,510 miles
- Test number
- 996966415083
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass107,497 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 107,497 miles
- Test number
- 106264783283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,497 miles (+2,866)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,497 miles
- Test number
- 556024183246
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass104,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 104,631 miles
- Test number
- 387031592297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,631 miles (+8,029)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,631 miles
- Test number
- 388831492213
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass96,602 miles (-602,759)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 96,602 miles
- Test number
- 267868271256
- NoteProtective under engine cover damaged
Pass699,361 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 699,361 miles
- Test number
- 573662470288
- NoteEngine under gard damaged
Fail699,361 miles (+651,815)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 699,361 miles
- Test number
- 274145060276
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteEngine under gard damaged
- NoteN/s rear tyre damaged
Pass47,546 miles (+1,058)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 47,546 miles
- Test number
- 301629279252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,488 miles (+3,451)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 46,488 miles
- Test number
- 903525118314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,037 miles (+6,599)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 43,037 miles
- Test number
- 170576148094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,438 miles (+6,083)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 36,438 miles
- Test number
- 104487357003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,355 miles
- Test number
- 973118856060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about F3 PJA
- Does F3 PJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on F3 PJA expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on F3 PJA?
- The MOT on F3 PJA expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has F3 PJA done?
- F3 PJA was recorded at 140,123 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2025, an average of 5,750 miles a year.
- Has F3 PJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F3 PJA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on F3 PJA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on F3 PJA find?
- F3 PJA passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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