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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T120 BJBMOT history

T120 BJB is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2024
Mileage
75,743 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 BJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 BJB was last recorded at 75,743 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2014: 73,700 miles, lower than 74,050 miles on 18 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,732 miles · 25 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,743 miles
  • 2020 – 75,732 miles
  • 2019 – 75,356 miles
  • 2018 – 75,296 miles
  • 2017 – 74,980 miles
  • 2016 – 74,917 miles
  • 2015 – 74,328 miles
  • 2014 – 73,700 miles
  • 2013 – 74,050 miles
  • 2012 – 67,934 miles
  • 2010 – 64,623 miles
  • 2009 – 62,455 miles
  • 2008 – 60,202 miles
  • 2007 – 57,706 miles
  • 2006 – 51,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,743 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,743 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    825202721618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,732 miles (+376)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,732 miles
    Test number
    541807555958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass75,356 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    854122347318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,296 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    237840652742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass74,980 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,980 miles
    Test number
    243196700468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    248399804034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  7. Fail74,917 miles (+589)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    807641405018
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  8. Pass74,328 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,328 miles
    Test number
    969073655132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,700 miles (-350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,700 miles
    Test number
    825565834101
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  10. Pass74,050 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    268108803473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,934 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,934 miles
    Test number
    899740632048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass64,623 miles (+2,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,623 miles
    Test number
    522783000300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass62,455 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,455 miles
    Test number
    373753499242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,202 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,202 miles
    Test number
    972223388248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,706 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    144382517335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,661 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,661 miles
    Test number
    754991616068
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
  17. Fail51,660 miles7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,660 miles
    Test number
    924139706087
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T120 BJB

Does T120 BJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T120 BJB expired on 18 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T120 BJB?
The MOT on T120 BJB expired on 18 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T120 BJB done?
T120 BJB was recorded at 75,743 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
Has T120 BJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 BJB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T120 BJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T120 BJB find?
T120 BJB passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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