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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T115 SJLMOT history

T115 SJL is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
186,861 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T115 SJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T115 SJL was last recorded at 186,861 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 2,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,646 miles · 14 May 2022
Between the last two tests
2,215 miles
Average per year
6,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 186,861 miles
  • 2022 – 184,646 miles
  • 2021 – 184,106 miles
  • 2020 – 174,774 miles
  • 2019 – 163,142 miles
  • 2017 – 157,653 miles
  • 2016 – 152,735 miles
  • 2015 – 146,046 miles
  • 2014 – 139,241 miles
  • 2013 – 132,737 miles
  • 2012 – 125,644 miles
  • 2011 – 119,803 miles
  • 2010 – 112,648 miles
  • 2009 – 106,088 miles
  • 2008 – 97,425 miles
  • 2007 – 90,379 miles
  • 2006 – 81,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,861 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,861 miles (+2,215)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,861 miles
    Test number
    186270290900
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass184,646 miles (+540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    184,646 miles
    Test number
    970215220835
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass184,106 miles (+9,332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    184,106 miles
    Test number
    675583105543
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass174,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,774 miles
    Test number
    239596993670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seat missing

  5. Fail174,774 miles (+11,632)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,774 miles
    Test number
    952618631630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryRear seat missing

  6. Pass163,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    163,142 miles
    Test number
    117404147119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail163,142 miles (+5,489)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,142 miles
    Test number
    210203162597
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass157,653 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    157,653 miles
    Test number
    717391615581
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion
    • AdvisoryWipers poor however still clearing screen

  9. Fail157,639 miles (+4,904)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,639 miles
    Test number
    111833110391
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  10. Pass152,735 miles (+6,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    152,735 miles
    Test number
    211411096816
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush TCA back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass146,046 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,046 miles
    Test number
    969352577270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,036 miles (+6,795)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,036 miles
    Test number
    544649430814
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from radiator
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass139,241 miles (+6,504)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    439384934289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass132,737 miles (+7,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    349930643247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass125,644 miles (+5,841)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    125,644 miles
    Test number
    875342262289
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • Note1,Offside rear tyre worn at inner edge.

  16. Pass119,803 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    119,803 miles
    Test number
    618706251231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail119,787 miles (+7,139)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    318665351460
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Note1,Adviseable to adjust front wheel alignment due to both front tyres wearing at inner edges.

  18. Pass112,648 miles (+6,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,648 miles
    Test number
    364226050282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass106,088 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    632133959216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,068 miles (+8,643)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    762580859299
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  21. Pass97,425 miles (+7,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    110076058217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass90,379 miles (+8,635)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    90,379 miles
    Test number
    654177657259
    • Note1,Slight play/movement at steering rack arm ball joint at nearside.

  23. Pass81,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    541721556220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T115 SJL

Does T115 SJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T115 SJL expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T115 SJL?
The MOT on T115 SJL expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T115 SJL done?
T115 SJL was recorded at 186,861 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 6,169 miles a year.
Has T115 SJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T115 SJL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T115 SJL 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 T115 SJL find?
T115 SJL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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