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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T224 BJFMOT history

T224 BJF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
90,264 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T224 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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T224 BJF was last recorded at 90,264 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 1,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,793 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,471 miles
Average per year
3,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,264 miles
  • 2022 – 88,793 miles
  • 2021 – 86,962 miles
  • 2020 – 84,728 miles
  • 2019 – 81,626 miles
  • 2018 – 79,092 miles
  • 2017 – 76,263 miles
  • 2016 – 73,267 miles
  • 2015 – 70,696 miles
  • 2014 – 67,059 miles
  • 2013 – 64,611 miles
  • 2012 – 62,848 miles
  • 2011 – 60,632 miles
  • 2010 – 57,732 miles
  • 2009 – 54,453 miles
  • 2008 – 51,109 miles
  • 2007 – 44,292 miles
  • 2006 – 36,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,264 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded and leaking (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,264 miles (+1,471)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    972690987281
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function corroded and leaking (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,793 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    88,793 miles
    Test number
    868630417364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,962 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    722870918277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,728 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,728 miles
    Test number
    984836738099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    411969460662
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail81,625 miles (+2,533)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,625 miles
    Test number
    565723876391
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,092 miles (+2,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    110500859973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,263 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    226291840822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,267 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,267 miles
    Test number
    103291443151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,696 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    585881405189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    396201784077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,059 miles (+2,448)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,059 miles
    Test number
    446351784084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass64,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,611 miles
    Test number
    297281883026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,611 miles (+1,763)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,611 miles
    Test number
    228901383055
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass62,848 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,848 miles
    Test number
    128346982407
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail62,848 miles (+2,216)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,848 miles
    Test number
    796186082076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass60,632 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,632 miles
    Test number
    937071191035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,732 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    520828660056
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass57,732 miles (+3,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,732 miles
    Test number
    650758860061
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail54,453 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    541306189063
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass54,453 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    972296389049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,109 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,109 miles
    Test number
    441045968052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,292 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    173061787013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,991 miles
    Test number
    720339986094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T224 BJF

Does T224 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T224 BJF expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T224 BJF?
The MOT on T224 BJF expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T224 BJF done?
T224 BJF was recorded at 90,264 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 3,072 miles a year.
Has T224 BJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T224 BJF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T224 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 T224 BJF find?
T224 BJF failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front road wheel fixing missing, and 3 more.

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