BMW 323
White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T255 BLJMOT history
T255 BLJ is a white petrol BMW 323 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 168,261 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T255 BLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 323
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T255 BLJ was last recorded at 168,261 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,179 miles · 18 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,082 miles
- Average per year
- 6,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,261 miles
- 2025 – 161,000 miles
- 2024 – 154,646 miles
- 2022 – 154,418 miles
- 2021 – 151,889 miles
- 2020 – 148,839 miles
- 2019 – 141,223 miles
- 2018 – 135,226 miles
- 2017 – 130,000 miles
- 2016 – 123,859 miles
- 2015 – 118,660 miles
- 2014 – 112,405 miles
- 2013 – 103,983 miles
- 2012 – 96,057 miles
- 2011 – 87,719 miles
- 2010 – 80,496 miles
- 2009 – 72,243 miles
- 2008 – 63,704 miles
- 2007 – 54,690 miles
- 2006 – 45,487 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,261 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Gearbox oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Play in offside front rack joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,261 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 168,261 miles
- Test number
- 468643136502
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail168,259 miles (+1,080)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,259 miles
- Test number
- 357465040602
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail167,179 miles (+6,179)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,179 miles
- Test number
- 346947543979
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,000 miles (+6,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 161,000 miles
- Test number
- 729244546975
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,646 miles (+228)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 154,646 miles
- Test number
- 355225231282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,418 miles (+2,529)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 154,418 miles
- Test number
- 305932384566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,889 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 151,889 miles
- Test number
- 398441023961
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in offside front rack joint
- AdvisoryRear diff bush worn
Fail151,889 miles (+3,050)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,889 miles
- Test number
- 978870292161
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in offside front rack joint
- AdvisoryRear diff bush worn
Pass148,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 148,839 miles
- Test number
- 214325786886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,839 miles (+7,616)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,839 miles
- Test number
- 665121735158
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass141,223 miles (+5,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 141,223 miles
- Test number
- 166213969377
- AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass135,226 miles (+5,226)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 135,226 miles
- Test number
- 164107978067
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass130,000 miles (+6,141)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 130,000 miles
- Test number
- 437987770413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass123,859 miles (+5,199)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 123,859 miles
- Test number
- 193988427023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,660 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 118,660 miles
- Test number
- 286853805481
- NoteOil leak
Fail118,660 miles (+6,255)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,660 miles
- Test number
- 115142295484
- FailureFront Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass112,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 112,405 miles
- Test number
- 135122094007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,405 miles (+8,422)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,405 miles
- Test number
- 165031294050
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass103,983 miles (+200)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 103,983 miles
- Test number
- 459627483044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail103,783 miles (+7,726)6 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,783 miles
- Test number
- 148280083400
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass96,057 miles (+8,338)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,057 miles
- Test number
- 796032582059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAirbag light illuminated
Pass87,719 miles (+7,223)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,719 miles
- Test number
- 116130491011
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAirbag light illuminated
Pass80,496 miles (+8,253)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,496 miles
- Test number
- 310073400103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,243 miles (+8,539)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 72,243 miles
- Test number
- 714715909157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,704 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 63,704 miles
- Test number
- 190372298463
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll 4 tyres are wearing inner and outer edges. (due to tyre under-inflation)
- NoteGear knob is broken recomend replacement asap. securing lugs are broken.
Fail63,703 miles (+9,013)1 failure1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,703 miles
- Test number
- 260331198034
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll 4 tyres are wearing inner and outer edges. (due to tyre under-inflation)
- NoteAlt and air con belts are v/badly perished and splitting.
- NoteFront and rear brake pads have 3.0mm left. poss replacement of front and rear brake discs. require mesuring when pads are replaced.
- NoteFront lower arm bushes are perishing and starting to split. recomend replacement asap.okatot.
- NoteFront wiper blades are smeering and screeching across w/screen.
- NoteGear knob is broken recomend replacement asap. securing lugs are broken.
- NoteRear trailing arm bushes are starting to split/seperate.okatot.recomend will probably require replacement before next service.
Pass54,690 miles (+9,203)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 54,690 miles
- Test number
- 894111467056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 45,487 miles
- Test number
- 704463876018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T255 BLJ
- Does T255 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T255 BLJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T255 BLJ?
- The MOT on T255 BLJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T255 BLJ done?
- T255 BLJ was recorded at 168,261 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
- Has T255 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T255 BLJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T255 BLJ 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 T255 BLJ find?
- T255 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.
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