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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,793 cc

P992 HJMMOT history

P992 HJM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

P992 HJM silver 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 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
137,339 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P992 HJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
23 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P992 HJM was last recorded at 137,339 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,114 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
4,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,339 miles
  • 2022 – 135,575 miles
  • 2021 – 133,540 miles
  • 2020 – 130,291 miles
  • 2019 – 126,239 miles
  • 2018 – 121,426 miles
  • 2017 – 116,107 miles
  • 2016 – 113,168 miles
  • 2015 – 110,482 miles
  • 2014 – 107,423 miles
  • 2013 – 102,127 miles
  • 2012 – 99,638 miles
  • 2011 – 91,626 miles
  • 2010 – 82,366 miles
  • 2009 – 79,189 miles
  • 2008 – 73,422 miles
  • 2007 – 67,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,339 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryAll underbody covered in underseal

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,339 miles
    Test number
    709604811846
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll underbody covered in underseal

  2. Fail137,331 miles (+217)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,331 miles
    Test number
    869131097228
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll underbody covered in underseal

  3. Fail137,114 miles (+1,539)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,114 miles
    Test number
    115264803156
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has under body seal on complete vehicle structure

  4. Pass135,575 miles (+2,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,575 miles
    Test number
    707931146723
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiff leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass133,540 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,540 miles
    Test number
    321482790280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,291 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,291 miles
    Test number
    844074777422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail130,291 miles (+4,052)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,291 miles
    Test number
    972659627917
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass126,239 miles (+4,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    485732486960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass121,426 miles (+5,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,426 miles
    Test number
    322618722061
    • AdvisoryFront and rear flexi hose metal ends corroded

  10. Pass116,107 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    791107120574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,168 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,168 miles
    Test number
    223419022788
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail113,168 miles (+2,686)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,168 miles
    Test number
    798190395885
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass110,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    349524855197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,482 miles (+3,059)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    295444155476
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  15. Pass107,423 miles (+5,296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    107,423 miles
    Test number
    607532744149
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass102,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    208970633453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail102,127 miles (+2,489)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,127 miles
    Test number
    355858523143
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass99,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    509308852161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Fail99,638 miles (+8,012)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    605604052165
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass91,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    91,626 miles
    Test number
    906199831105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,626 miles (+9,260)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,626 miles
    Test number
    957497731187
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass82,366 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    82,366 miles
    Test number
    751547920066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note(brake pipes cleaned up satisfactorily)

  23. Fail82,353 miles (+3,164)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    674865220035
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass79,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    452081399023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,189 miles (+5,767)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,189 miles
    Test number
    820270699063
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass73,422 miles (+5,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,422 miles
    Test number
    231747018414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass67,514 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,514 miles
    Test number
    731312797244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Fail67,479 miles (+5,354)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    411091997201
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass62,125 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,125 miles
    Test number
    604706327047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,866 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,866 miles
    Test number
    472736317019
    • FailureBrake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about P992 HJM

Does P992 HJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P992 HJM expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P992 HJM?
The MOT on P992 HJM expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P992 HJM done?
P992 HJM was recorded at 137,339 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 4,509 miles a year.
Has P992 HJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P992 HJM has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P992 HJM 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 P992 HJM find?
P992 HJM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s); all underbody covered in underseal.

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