BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
J66 NAJMOT history
J66 NAJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 145,769 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J66 NAJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
J66 NAJ was last recorded at 145,769 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 4,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Dec 2006: 86,222 miles, lower than 88,918 miles on 14 Jul 2005.
- 26 Aug 2011: 12,283 miles, lower than 108,917 miles on 5 Aug 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,285 miles · 10 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,484 miles
- Average per year
- 3,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 145,769 miles
- 2021 – 141,285 miles
- 2019 – 139,268 miles
- 2018 – 137,355 miles
- 2017 – 136,362 miles
- 2014 – 133,801 miles
- 2013 – 130,210 miles
- 2012 – 121,807 miles
- 2011 – 12,283 miles
- 2010 – 108,917 miles
- 2009 – 106,156 miles
- 2008 – 96,971 miles
- 2006 – 86,222 miles
- 2005 – 88,918 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass145,769 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,769 miles (+4,484)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 145,769 miles
- Test number
- 845961129616
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,285 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,285 miles
- Test number
- 699914380379
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,268 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 139,268 miles
- Test number
- 361649664195
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,355 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 137,355 miles
- Test number
- 298953714644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,362 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 136,362 miles
- Test number
- 247973092210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,361 miles (+2,560)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,361 miles
- Test number
- 381661101960
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,801 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 133,801 miles
- Test number
- 386388664406
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes
Fail133,801 miles (+3,591)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,801 miles
- Test number
- 728667164258
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteSlight corrosion on brake pipes
Pass130,210 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 130,210 miles
- Test number
- 236573343208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail130,210 miles (+8,403)1 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,210 miles
- Test number
- 726914033223
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,807 miles (+109,524)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 121,807 miles
- Test number
- 528759912259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,283 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,283 miles
- Test number
- 119538931211
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass12,283 miles (-96,634)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 12,283 miles
- Test number
- 828408331201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,917 miles (+2,761)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 108,917 miles
- Test number
- 103817810238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,156 miles (+3,676)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 106,156 miles
- Test number
- 310636339411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,480 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 102,480 miles
- Test number
- 484215319069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,474 miles (+5,503)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,474 miles
- Test number
- 963554219017
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass96,971 miles (+10,749)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 96,971 miles
- Test number
- 320386548032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,222 miles (-2,696)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 86,222 miles
- Test number
- 883454256380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,918 miles (+230)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 88,918 miles
- Test number
- 982425295130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,688 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,688 miles
- Test number
- 942536985151
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about J66 NAJ
- Does J66 NAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on J66 NAJ expired on 9 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on J66 NAJ?
- The MOT on J66 NAJ expired on 9 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has J66 NAJ done?
- J66 NAJ was recorded at 145,769 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
- Has J66 NAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J66 NAJ has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on J66 NAJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J66 NAJ find?
- J66 NAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.
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