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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T179 BJFMOT history

T179 BJF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
101,871 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T179 BJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T179 BJF was last recorded at 101,871 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,621 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,250 miles
Average per year
2,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,871 miles
  • 2025 – 99,621 miles
  • 2024 – 96,429 miles
  • 2023 – 94,698 miles
  • 2022 – 93,437 miles
  • 2020 – 92,290 miles
  • 2019 – 92,219 miles
  • 2018 – 92,188 miles
  • 2017 – 91,835 miles
  • 2016 – 90,923 miles
  • 2015 – 89,597 miles
  • 2013 – 86,602 miles
  • 2012 – 82,816 miles
  • 2011 – 80,439 miles
  • 2010 – 77,940 miles
  • 2009 – 71,784 miles
  • 2008 – 67,726 miles
  • 2007 – 59,216 miles
  • 2006 – 53,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,871 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    358485618286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass99,621 miles (+3,192)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    265285195498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside head light aim scatted
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass96,429 miles (+1,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,429 miles
    Test number
    109992742704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass94,698 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,698 miles
    Test number
    671677894623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail94,692 miles (+1,255)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,692 miles
    Test number
    341312679682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass93,437 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    822107861146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail93,437 miles (+1,147)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,437 miles
    Test number
    184836640473
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass92,290 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,290 miles
    Test number
    581846806291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  9. Fail92,287 miles (+68)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    370623865255
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  10. Pass92,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,219 miles
    Test number
    309519080348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,217 miles (+29)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    815912408950
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where chassis join anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass92,188 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    92,188 miles
    Test number
    560114417737
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar end link bushes moved

  13. Pass91,835 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    91,835 miles
    Test number
    450347750137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    732582267240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,919 miles (+1,322)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,919 miles
    Test number
    342560539102
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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)

  16. Pass89,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,597 miles
    Test number
    986787226456
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak in poor condition (7.1.2)

  17. Fail89,597 miles (+2,995)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,597 miles
    Test number
    870200746536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak in poor condition (7.1.2)

  18. Pass86,602 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    325733553446
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension rear bushes worn

  19. Fail86,602 miles (+3,786)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,602 miles
    Test number
    399603953252
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower suspension rear bushes worn

  20. Fail82,816 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    495564362228
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass82,816 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    905614362215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,439 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,439 miles
    Test number
    146858941275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,435 miles (+2,495)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,435 miles
    Test number
    678336941265
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  24. Pass77,940 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    122714420283
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn

  25. Fail77,940 miles (+6,156)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,940 miles
    Test number
    822284520256
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes worn

  26. Pass71,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    420889729230
    • NoteRear wiper blade does not clear screen

  27. Fail71,784 miles (+4,058)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,784 miles
    Test number
    201989929203
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear wiper blade does not clear screen

  28. Pass67,726 miles (+8,510)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    833691238290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    760900087085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail59,215 miles (+5,839)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    731680387036
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  31. Pass53,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    500536076044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T179 BJF

Does T179 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T179 BJF is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T179 BJF?
The MOT on T179 BJF is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T179 BJF done?
T179 BJF was recorded at 101,871 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,377 miles a year.
Has T179 BJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T179 BJF has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T179 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 T179 BJF find?
T179 BJF passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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