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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,796 cc

P339 TMJMOT history

P339 TMJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 15 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 151,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

P339 TMJ blue 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 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
151,080 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P339 TMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P339 TMJ was last recorded at 151,080 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 7,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,791 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7,289 miles
Average per year
3,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 151,080 miles
  • 2022 – 143,791 miles
  • 2017 – 143,506 miles
  • 2013 – 143,479 miles
  • 2012 – 140,660 miles
  • 2011 – 135,720 miles
  • 2010 – 125,705 miles
  • 2009 – 115,937 miles
  • 2008 – 100,255 miles
  • 2007 – 93,712 miles
  • 2006 – 84,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,080 miles
  • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,080 miles (+7,289)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,080 miles
    Test number
    232821316895
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has negligible damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass143,791 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,791 miles
    Test number
    247562173870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,506 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,506 miles
    Test number
    932880168328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  4. Fail143,506 miles (+27)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,506 miles
    Test number
    878836902704
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  5. Fail143,479 miles (+2,819)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,479 miles
    Test number
    997739973140
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass140,660 miles (+188)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,660 miles
    Test number
    637238572159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  7. Fail140,472 miles (+4,752)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,472 miles
    Test number
    695248662107
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  8. Fail135,720 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,720 miles
    Test number
    357536671104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass135,720 miles (+10,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,720 miles
    Test number
    905536171159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass125,705 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    125,705 miles
    Test number
    942747370191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,937 miles (+15,682)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,937 miles
    Test number
    140929469125
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe from hose to front of vehicle corroding difficult to assess due to access

  12. Pass100,255 miles (+6,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,255 miles
    Test number
    404391468115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass93,712 miles (+8,952)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    93,712 miles
    Test number
    230816677176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    84,760 miles
    Test number
    280344186112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about P339 TMJ

Does P339 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P339 TMJ expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P339 TMJ?
The MOT on P339 TMJ expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P339 TMJ done?
P339 TMJ was recorded at 151,080 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 3,849 miles a year.
Has P339 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P339 TMJ has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on P339 TMJ 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 P339 TMJ find?
P339 TMJ failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 5 major defects: engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear engine mount; nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, and 2 more.

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