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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T164 FJOMOT history

T164 FJO is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 128,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
128,265 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T164 FJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T164 FJO was last recorded at 128,265 miles on 3 Feb 2022, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,131 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
5,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,265 miles
  • 2021 – 122,509 miles
  • 2019 – 103,064 miles
  • 2018 – 101,614 miles
  • 2017 – 97,005 miles
  • 2016 – 92,213 miles
  • 2015 – 87,226 miles
  • 2014 – 84,764 miles
  • 2013 – 80,852 miles
  • 2012 – 77,063 miles
  • 2011 – 70,363 miles
  • 2010 – 65,384 miles
  • 2009 – 58,910 miles
  • 2008 – 53,606 miles
  • 2007 – 48,251 miles
  • 2006 – 41,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,265 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (fuel tank)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass128,265 miles (+134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,265 miles
    Test number
    788983096668
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail128,131 miles (+5,622)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,131 miles
    Test number
    560602666094
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,509 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,509 miles
    Test number
    322236276896
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,421 miles (+19,357)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,421 miles
    Test number
    573345628557
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass103,064 miles (+1,450)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,064 miles
    Test number
    513581655913
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,614 miles (+4,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    101,614 miles
    Test number
    740434477219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass97,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    415873908881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail97,005 miles (+4,792)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,005 miles
    Test number
    463115966801
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass92,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,213 miles
    Test number
    867064407031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering rack end

  10. Fail92,213 miles (+4,987)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,213 miles
    Test number
    522803757269
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f steering rack end

  11. Pass87,226 miles (+2,462)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    457136125194
    • NoteFront brake pads have 4mm remaining
    • NoteLow parking brake effort n/s
    • NoteSpare wheel removed

  12. Pass84,764 miles (+3,912)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,764 miles
    Test number
    415608424101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust bracket from gearbox corrded but still suported

  13. Pass80,852 miles (+3,789)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,852 miles
    Test number
    177533023108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass77,063 miles (+6,700)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,063 miles
    Test number
    218389722417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,363 miles (+4,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,363 miles
    Test number
    435750331104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass65,384 miles (+6,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,384 miles
    Test number
    542911930121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass58,910 miles (+5,304)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,910 miles
    Test number
    961835829113
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f streeing tri rod

  18. Pass53,606 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,606 miles
    Test number
    942373328133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,251 miles (+6,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,251 miles
    Test number
    744064827129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,843 miles
    Test number
    181148026137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T164 FJO

Does T164 FJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T164 FJO expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T164 FJO?
The MOT on T164 FJO expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T164 FJO done?
T164 FJO was recorded at 128,265 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2022, an average of 5,490 miles a year.
Has T164 FJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T164 FJO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T164 FJO 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 T164 FJO find?
T164 FJO passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2022 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.

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