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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T230 BOJMOT history

T230 BOJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 66,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,731 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T230 BOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T230 BOJ was last recorded at 66,731 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,189 miles · 22 Jan 2019
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
2,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,731 miles
  • 2019 – 66,189 miles
  • 2016 – 65,519 miles
  • 2015 – 63,589 miles
  • 2014 – 62,820 miles
  • 2013 – 58,299 miles
  • 2012 – 50,808 miles
  • 2011 – 46,648 miles
  • 2010 – 45,177 miles
  • 2009 – 40,187 miles
  • 2008 – 35,326 miles
  • 2007 – 30,093 miles
  • 2006 – 26,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,731 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear corrosion on wheel arches both rear
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass66,731 miles (+542)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,731 miles
    Test number
    186879109854
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion on wheel arches both rear
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail66,189 miles (+670)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    452610212689
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    614045328597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,519 miles (+1,930)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,519 miles
    Test number
    698796924048
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  5. Pass63,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,589 miles
    Test number
    717702503248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,589 miles (+769)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,589 miles
    Test number
    291100057542
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  7. Pass62,820 miles (+4,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,820 miles
    Test number
    206751454264
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s headlamp intensity low
  8. Pass58,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    168026903182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,299 miles (+7,491)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,299 miles
    Test number
    998786803116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  10. Fail50,808 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    446388902156
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass50,808 miles (+4,160)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    818358802193
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass46,648 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,648 miles
    Test number
    206853301158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,177 miles (+4,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,177 miles
    Test number
    802581890098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass40,187 miles (+4,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,187 miles
    Test number
    253436799055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  15. Pass35,326 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,326 miles
    Test number
    541741298096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,093 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    131263387431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    323877076001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T230 BOJ

Does T230 BOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T230 BOJ is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T230 BOJ?
The MOT on T230 BOJ is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T230 BOJ done?
T230 BOJ was recorded at 66,731 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 2,018 miles a year.
Has T230 BOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T230 BOJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T230 BOJ 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 T230 BOJ find?
T230 BOJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear corrosion on wheel arches both rear, and 1 more.

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