
BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,990 cc
J411 OBWMOT history
J411 OBW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Nov 1991. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,561 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 119,561 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,471 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J411 OBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,990 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 4 Nov 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J411 OBW was last recorded at 119,561 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,114 miles · 16 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 447 miles
- Average per year
- 1,471 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,561 miles
- 2024 – 119,114 miles
- 2022 – 118,180 miles
- 2021 – 118,065 miles
- 2020 – 117,967 miles
- 2019 – 116,163 miles
- 2018 – 113,989 miles
- 2017 – 111,717 miles
- 2016 – 109,709 miles
- 2015 – 107,698 miles
- 2014 – 106,016 miles
- 2013 – 104,399 miles
- 2012 – 103,099 miles
- 2010 – 99,640 miles
- 2008 – 96,250 miles
- 2007 – 93,157 miles
- 2006 – 91,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,561 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 119,561 miles
- Test number
- 192778491703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,114 miles (+491)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 119,114 miles
- Test number
- 390748998371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,623 miles (+6)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 118,623 miles
- Test number
- 640323833831
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
Fail118,617 miles (+437)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,617 miles
- Test number
- 897447267709
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
Pass118,180 miles3 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 118,180 miles
- Test number
- 234308580122
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in multi places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel supply/return pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack clicking and feels notchy when going lock to lock. noise is coming from inside rack body.
Fail118,180 miles (+115)1 major3 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,180 miles
- Test number
- 653277934866
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated near excessive (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in multi places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel supply/return pipe corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in multiple places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff is damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack clicking and feels notchy when going lock to lock. noise is coming from inside rack body.
Pass118,065 miles (+98)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 118,065 miles
- Test number
- 214329320765
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory"clicking" from steering rack body which appears to be internal
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront washer jets partially blocked
Pass117,967 miles (+1,804)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 117,967 miles
- Test number
- 852696249023
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip not adversely affecting forward view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory"click" from rack body on lock to lock test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
- AdvisoryImbalanced hand brake, near side rear reading half of off side rear
Pass116,163 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 116,163 miles
- Test number
- 151193661500
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" around 10mm but not felt to be adversely affecting forward view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Note: "Clicking/Cracking" sound internal to rack body
- AdvisoryImbalanced parking brake application, near side rear 50% of off side rear
Fail116,163 miles (+2,174)1 repaired3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,163 miles
- Test number
- 664024147363
- Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" around 10mm but not felt to be adversely affecting forward view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Note: "Clicking/Cracking" sound internal to rack body
- AdvisoryImbalanced parking brake application, near side rear 50% of off side rear
Pass113,989 miles (+2,272)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,989 miles
- Test number
- 806063394261
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated and have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box rattling
- AdvisorySlight click/knock from steering rack on lock to lock check
- AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar links, boots deteriorated
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass111,717 miles (+2,008)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 111,717 miles
- Test number
- 272069261551
- AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryFront Brake pads appear half worn
- AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated and have slight play
- AdvisoryFront Play in anti roll bar links
- AdvisoryHand brake application uneven
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Diff mounts deteriorated
- AdvisorySills and rear wheel arches corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack side arms
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass109,709 miles14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 109,709 miles
- Test number
- 956229019465
- AdvisoryBoth washer jets partially blocked
- AdvisoryFront Both anti roll bar links have slight play
- AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated & have slight play
- AdvisoryImbalance in hand brake application
- AdvisoryLower/outer sills, rear wheelarches, all fuel/brake lines, suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar link upper boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage but not weakening structure as area double skinned
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack side arms
- AdvisoryRear Anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box rattling slightly
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVarious chips to windscreen. all within limits
Fail109,709 miles (+2,011)1 failure13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,709 miles
- Test number
- 981304396959
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Both anti roll bar links have slight play
- AdvisoryFront Lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated & have slight play
- AdvisoryImbalance in hand brake application
- AdvisoryLower/outer sills, rear wheelarches, all fuel/brake lines, suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar link upper boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage but not weakening structure as area double skinned
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack side arms
- AdvisoryRear Anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust box rattling slightly
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVarious chips to windscreen. all within limits
Pass107,698 miles1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 107,698 miles
- Test number
- 527567095165
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDrivers inner sill, both outer sills and both rear wheel arches corroded
- NoteFront lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play
- NoteNear side front anti roll bar link upper boot in poor condition
- NoteNear side front brake wear indicator wireing broken/adrift
- NoteRear exhaust box baffels rattleing slightly
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack side arms
- NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar "D" bushes
Fail107,698 miles (+1,682)1 failure2 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,698 miles
- Test number
- 458117695167
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDrivers inner sill, both outer sills and both rear wheel arches corroded
- NoteFront lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play
- NoteNear side front anti roll bar link upper boot in poor condition
- NoteNear side front brake wear indicator wireing broken/adrift
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust box baffels rattleing slightly
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack side arms
- NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar "D" bushes
Pass106,016 miles (+1,617)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 106,016 miles
- Test number
- 409719994183
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
- NoteBoth outer sills starting to corode
- NoteFront lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack side arms
Pass104,399 miles (+1,300)1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 104,399 miles
- Test number
- 775590203266
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front windscreen washer jets partialy blocked
- NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn
- NoteFront lower suspention arm rear bushes have slight play
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in both steering rack side arms
- NoteSlight play in near side front lower swivel
Pass103,099 miles1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 103,099 miles
- Test number
- 147536382126
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth outer sills corodeing around jacking points
- NoteBoth steering rack side arms have slight play
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn, front pads apear 75% worn
- NoteLower arm rear bushes in poor condition and have slight play
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in near side front anti roll bar link
Fail103,099 miles (+3,459)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,099 miles
- Test number
- 526066282108
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth outer sills corodeing around jacking points
- NoteBoth steering rack side arms have slight play
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly worn, front pads apear 75% worn
- NoteLower arm rear bushes in poor condition and have slight play
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in near side front anti roll bar link
Pass99,640 miles1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 99,640 miles
- Test number
- 400273600202
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront numbber plate cracked
- NoteImbalanced rear hand brake application
- NoteOff side front fog lamp lens broken
- NoteOff side front tyre has inner shoulder wear, nearing excessive
- NotePower steering reservoir feed pipe oily, possible leak
- NoteSlight play in power steering rack side arm ball joints
Fail99,640 miles (+3,390)3 failures1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,640 miles
- Test number
- 324343100444
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront numbber plate cracked
- NoteImbalanced rear hand brake application
- NoteOff side front fog lamp lens broken
- NoteOff side front tyre has inner shoulder wear, nearing excessive
- NotePower steering reservoir feed pipe oily, possible leak
- NoteSlight play in power steering rack side arm ball joints
Pass96,250 miles (+3,093)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 96,250 miles
- Test number
- 330329648202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,157 miles (+1,770)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 93,157 miles
- Test number
- 471781987134
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 91,387 miles
- Test number
- 251485486416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J411 OBW
- Does J411 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J411 OBW expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J411 OBW?
- The MOT on J411 OBW expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J411 OBW done?
- J411 OBW was recorded at 119,561 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 1,471 miles a year.
- Has J411 OBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J411 OBW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on J411 OBW 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 J411 OBW find?
- J411 OBW passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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