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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

F7 FJPMOT history

F7 FJP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 139,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

F7 FJP red BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
139,052 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 FJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 FJP was last recorded at 139,052 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,920 miles · 3 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
4,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,052 miles
  • 2021 – 138,920 miles
  • 2020 – 135,228 miles
  • 2018 – 129,632 miles
  • 2017 – 121,825 miles
  • 2016 – 111,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,052 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,052 miles (+132)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,052 miles
    Test number
    656980526603
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass138,920 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,920 miles
    Test number
    388883889038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail138,900 miles (+3,672)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,900 miles
    Test number
    610332544167
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,228 miles (+5,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    135,228 miles
    Test number
    411552755379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,632 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,632 miles
    Test number
    546686839045
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail129,632 miles (+7,807)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,632 miles
    Test number
    986076380850
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass121,825 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    999157692579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,579 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,579 miles
    Test number
    116135390957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,084 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,084 miles
    Test number
    620214898839
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of seatbelts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

Questions about F7 FJP

Does F7 FJP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 FJP expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 FJP?
The MOT on F7 FJP expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 FJP done?
F7 FJP was recorded at 139,052 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 4,325 miles a year.
Has F7 FJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 FJP has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on F7 FJP 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 F7 FJP find?
F7 FJP passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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