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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T173 BJFMOT history

T173 BJF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
108,699 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 BJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 BJF was last recorded at 108,699 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,699 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,699 miles
  • 2025 – 106,549 miles
  • 2024 – 104,936 miles
  • 2023 – 102,555 miles
  • 2022 – 100,075 miles
  • 2021 – 97,029 miles
  • 2020 – 92,936 miles
  • 2019 – 79,911 miles
  • 2018 – 72,045 miles
  • 2017 – 70,975 miles
  • 2016 – 69,326 miles
  • 2015 – 67,830 miles
  • 2014 – 66,833 miles
  • 2013 – 65,412 miles
  • 2012 – 63,640 miles
  • 2011 – 61,492 miles
  • 2010 – 59,216 miles
  • 2008 – 57,088 miles
  • 2007 – 50,517 miles
  • 2006 – 47,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,699 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,699 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    108,699 miles
    Test number
    389954089605
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Fail108,699 miles (+2,150)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,699 miles
    Test number
    667771132806
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass106,549 miles (+1,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    106,549 miles
    Test number
    933422840126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass104,936 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    566183599891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail104,927 miles (+2,372)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,927 miles
    Test number
    167665632635
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass102,555 miles (+2,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    435116394266
    • AdvisoryEngine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass100,075 miles (+3,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    688217864851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,029 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,029 miles
    Test number
    961932600219
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on rear of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail97,027 miles (+4,091)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,027 miles
    Test number
    760954622197
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above back axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on rear of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass92,936 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    119886276929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake lagging in operation, in need of adjustment or repair

  11. Fail92,936 miles (+13,025)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,936 miles
    Test number
    592262823308
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake lagging in operation, in need of adjustment or repair

  12. Pass79,911 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,911 miles
    Test number
    344873955169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail79,856 miles (+7,811)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,856 miles
    Test number
    629206299661
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass72,045 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,045 miles
    Test number
    152805476583
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  15. Fail72,003 miles (+1,028)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,003 miles
    Test number
    365386900154
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass70,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    781052876765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail70,975 miles (+1,649)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    425124759184
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass69,326 miles (+1,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    282997938195
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limits (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass67,830 miles (+997)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,830 miles
    Test number
    876926305062
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass66,833 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    478311524094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,412 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    699060853071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,640 miles (+2,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,640 miles
    Test number
    806332632065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,492 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,492 miles
    Test number
    407285641029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,216 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    813203840036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,088 miles (+2,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    282135868333
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass54,809 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    191792328448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail54,809 miles (+4,292)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    604822828026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass50,517 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,517 miles
    Test number
    192500547047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass47,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,560 miles
    Test number
    322928516084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 BJF

Does T173 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 BJF is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T173 BJF?
The MOT on T173 BJF is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T173 BJF done?
T173 BJF was recorded at 108,699 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,993 miles a year.
Has T173 BJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 BJF has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T173 BJF 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 T173 BJF find?
T173 BJF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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