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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T147 AJMMOT history

T147 AJM is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,468 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 AJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T147 AJM was last recorded at 167,468 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,796 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
2,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,468 miles
  • 2024 – 166,796 miles
  • 2023 – 164,419 miles
  • 2013 – 161,973 miles
  • 2012 – 158,479 miles
  • 2011 – 152,860 miles
  • 2010 – 148,509 miles
  • 2009 – 145,002 miles
  • 2008 – 140,586 miles
  • 2007 – 135,293 miles
  • 2006 – 128,573 miles
  • 2005 – 124,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,468 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded

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, 2006–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,468 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,468 miles
    Test number
    140230664602
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded

  2. Fail167,468 miles (+672)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,468 miles
    Test number
    453295112451
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Corroded

  3. Pass166,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,796 miles
    Test number
    343887563249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail166,796 miles (+2,377)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,796 miles
    Test number
    540010399962
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass164,419 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,419 miles
    Test number
    632689782777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,973 miles (+3,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    161,973 miles
    Test number
    725592253255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass158,479 miles (+5,619)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    158,479 miles
    Test number
    547464442271
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSrs lamp on

  8. Pass152,860 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    152,860 miles
    Test number
    678455631218
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass148,509 miles (+3,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    148,509 miles
    Test number
    960302830245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass145,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    145,002 miles
    Test number
    444643639276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,002 miles (+4,416)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,002 miles
    Test number
    744703139222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass140,586 miles (+5,293)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    140,586 miles
    Test number
    803999028219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,293 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    135,293 miles
    Test number
    534013427241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,248 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    642710577137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass135,248 miles (+6,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    643580577119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,573 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,573 miles
    Test number
    224661236402
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass128,573 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    128,573 miles
    Test number
    261631936197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail128,486 miles (+3,876)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,486 miles
    Test number
    804544626144
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass124,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    734741085168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,610 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,610 miles
    Test number
    560129875162
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T147 AJM

Does T147 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T147 AJM expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T147 AJM?
The MOT on T147 AJM expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T147 AJM done?
T147 AJM was recorded at 167,468 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 2,113 miles a year.
Has T147 AJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 AJM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T147 AJM 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 T147 AJM find?
T147 AJM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension corroded.

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