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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T221 BJHMOT history

T221 BJH is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2024
Mileage
111,390 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T221 BJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T221 BJH was last recorded at 111,390 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 2,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,252 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,138 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 111,390 miles
  • 2022 – 109,252 miles
  • 2021 – 109,113 miles
  • 2020 – 109,108 miles
  • 2019 – 108,367 miles
  • 2018 – 106,826 miles
  • 2017 – 103,605 miles
  • 2016 – 103,183 miles
  • 2015 – 102,783 miles
  • 2014 – 99,472 miles
  • 2013 – 99,385 miles
  • 2012 – 94,144 miles
  • 2011 – 93,590 miles
  • 2010 – 92,700 miles
  • 2009 – 90,089 miles
  • 2008 – 86,453 miles
  • 2007 – 79,345 miles
  • 2006 – 72,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,390 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,390 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    176560146051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  2. Fail111,390 miles (+2,138)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,390 miles
    Test number
    314299961127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (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))

  3. Pass109,252 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    969149034500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumerous suspension and brake components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail109,252 miles (+139)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,252 miles
    Test number
    907529241784
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNumerous suspension and brake components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass109,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    431842766212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,113 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    683422282724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion evident in various locations under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail109,108 miles (+741)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,108 miles
    Test number
    465203702016
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,367 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    572277014328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail108,367 miles (+1,541)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    637558501491
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steel brake cover broken
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  10. Pass106,826 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,826 miles
    Test number
    476441365295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  11. Fail106,826 miles (+3,221)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,826 miles
    Test number
    994457080329
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  12. Pass103,605 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,605 miles
    Test number
    952142110199
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Fail103,604 miles (+421)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,604 miles
    Test number
    190488936491
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass103,183 miles (+400)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,183 miles
    Test number
    443852660851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass102,783 miles (+11)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    818338835296
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail102,772 miles (+3,300)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,772 miles
    Test number
    859441535233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracked and perished

  17. Pass99,472 miles (+87)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    579349834226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteJacking points corroded

  18. Pass99,385 miles (+5,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,385 miles
    Test number
    847323383278
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,144 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    495482792222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir Bag light is on.

  20. Fail94,134 miles (+544)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,134 miles
    Test number
    375449382443
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir Bag light is on.

  21. Pass93,590 miles (+890)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,590 miles
    Test number
    815732461263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDRIVERS DOOR CHECK STRAP WORN
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

  22. Pass92,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    653822580197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,700 miles (+2,611)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    904652080152
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass90,089 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,089 miles
    Test number
    242876649457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Fail90,055 miles (+3,602)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    724830649133
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass86,453 miles (+7,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,453 miles
    Test number
    253647138476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    470799027159
    • NoteSlight play in near side and off side of steering rack

  28. Fail79,345 miles (+7,253)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,345 miles
    Test number
    192098727155
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in both near side and off side of steering rack

  29. Pass72,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    72,092 miles
    Test number
    653796036133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T221 BJH

Does T221 BJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T221 BJH expired on 11 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T221 BJH?
The MOT on T221 BJH expired on 11 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T221 BJH done?
T221 BJH was recorded at 111,390 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has T221 BJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T221 BJH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T221 BJH 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 T221 BJH find?
T221 BJH passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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