BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T257 LJAMOT history
T257 LJA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,084 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 163,084 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,785 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T257 LJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T257 LJA was last recorded at 163,084 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,084 miles · 5 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,785 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,084 miles
- 2022 – 156,706 miles
- 2021 – 152,442 miles
- 2020 – 147,940 miles
- 2019 – 141,907 miles
- 2018 – 135,134 miles
- 2017 – 129,001 miles
- 2016 – 123,618 miles
- 2015 – 118,894 miles
- 2014 – 114,009 miles
- 2013 – 110,490 miles
- 2012 – 108,300 miles
- 2011 – 105,568 miles
- 2010 – 102,515 miles
- 2009 – 100,299 miles
- 2008 – 92,668 miles
- 2007 – 85,433 miles
- 2006 – 76,675 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,084 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012
Full MOT history
30 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,084 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 163,084 miles
- Test number
- 751375717377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,084 miles (+6,378)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,084 miles
- Test number
- 366835511244
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Pass156,706 miles (+4,264)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 156,706 miles
- Test number
- 651749182759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,442 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 152,442 miles
- Test number
- 717353965309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail152,442 miles (+4,502)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,442 miles
- Test number
- 549116532484
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass147,940 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 147,940 miles
- Test number
- 128624948152
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,937 miles (+6,030)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,937 miles
- Test number
- 338511896152
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,907 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,907 miles
- Test number
- 257069370106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,813 miles (+6,679)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,813 miles
- Test number
- 582728348847
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass135,134 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 135,134 miles
- Test number
- 153419451171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,009 miles (+6,008)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,009 miles
- Test number
- 552805455186
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass129,001 miles (+5,383)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 129,001 miles
- Test number
- 442767902856
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber corroded
Pass123,618 miles (+82)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 123,618 miles
- Test number
- 480730602503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,536 miles (+4,642)7 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,536 miles
- Test number
- 510954052881
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass118,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2016
- Odometer
- 118,894 miles
- Test number
- 306032545181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,894 miles (+4,885)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,894 miles
- Test number
- 818932145160
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass114,009 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 114,009 miles
- Test number
- 397128424156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,006 miles (+3,516)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,006 miles
- Test number
- 778766224173
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass110,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 110,490 miles
- Test number
- 238413843129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,490 miles (+2,190)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,490 miles
- Test number
- 456353143123
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass108,300 miles (+2,732)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 108,300 miles
- Test number
- 399833512416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,568 miles (+3,053)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 105,568 miles
- Test number
- 596413321233
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Pass102,515 miles (+2,216)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 102,515 miles
- Test number
- 234717030241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 100,299 miles
- Test number
- 202215469207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,299 miles (+7,631)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,299 miles
- Test number
- 731819459287
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass92,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 92,668 miles
- Test number
- 932642048246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,668 miles (+7,235)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,668 miles
- Test number
- 702612148283
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass85,433 miles (+8,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 85,433 miles
- Test number
- 782611427248
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass76,675 miles (+4,918)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 76,675 miles
- Test number
- 763268926212
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 71,757 miles
- Test number
- 621086806069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T257 LJA
- Does T257 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T257 LJA expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T257 LJA?
- The MOT on T257 LJA expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T257 LJA done?
- T257 LJA was recorded at 163,084 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
- Has T257 LJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T257 LJA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T257 LJA 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 T257 LJA find?
- T257 LJA passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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