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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,979 cc

T14 NBJMOT history

T14 NBJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2026
Mileage
176,803 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 NBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T14 NBJ was last recorded at 176,803 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 5,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,174 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,629 miles
Average per year
8,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,803 miles
  • 2024 – 171,174 miles
  • 2023 – 155,664 miles
  • 2022 – 141,997 miles
  • 2021 – 139,011 miles
  • 2019 – 132,371 miles
  • 2018 – 121,941 miles
  • 2017 – 100,519 miles
  • 2016 – 76,290 miles
  • 2015 – 69,103 miles
  • 2014 – 62,318 miles
  • 2013 – 56,958 miles
  • 2012 – 51,717 miles
  • 2011 – 47,180 miles
  • 2010 – 42,877 miles
  • 2009 – 39,836 miles
  • 2008 – 33,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,803 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,803 miles (+5,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    176,803 miles
    Test number
    114049093494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,174 miles (+102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,174 miles
    Test number
    605829463629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail171,072 miles (+15,408)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,072 miles
    Test number
    942947162770
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn body (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    155,664 miles
    Test number
    765556831846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail155,630 miles (+13,633)3 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,630 miles
    Test number
    254066691470
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,997 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,997 miles
    Test number
    989327238225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,980 miles (+2,969)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,980 miles
    Test number
    562814577775
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass139,011 miles (+6,640)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,011 miles
    Test number
    214097352269
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass132,371 miles (+10,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,371 miles
    Test number
    669336597435
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass121,941 miles (+21,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,941 miles
    Test number
    300795632397
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass100,519 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,519 miles
    Test number
    716296049217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,496 miles (+24,206)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,496 miles
    Test number
    610643791760
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass76,290 miles (+7,187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,290 miles
    Test number
    123564249989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,103 miles (+6,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,103 miles
    Test number
    360915092689
    • 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)

  15. Pass62,318 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    566893984271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,958 miles (+5,241)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    826698793253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,717 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    588190002304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,180 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,180 miles
    Test number
    868633391241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,877 miles (+3,041)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,877 miles
    Test number
    374878590498
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass39,836 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,836 miles
    Test number
    601696799265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,292 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    550218308392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,278 miles
    Test number
    261909888281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T14 NBJ

Does T14 NBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T14 NBJ expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T14 NBJ?
The MOT on T14 NBJ expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T14 NBJ done?
T14 NBJ was recorded at 176,803 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 8,715 miles a year.
Has T14 NBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 NBJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T14 NBJ 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 T14 NBJ find?
T14 NBJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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