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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T259 BLJMOT history

T259 BLJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2023
Mileage
167,037 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T259 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T259 BLJ was last recorded at 167,037 miles on 20 Jan 2022, 3,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,033 miles · 11 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,004 miles
Average per year
5,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,037 miles
  • 2021 – 164,033 miles
  • 2019 – 159,557 miles
  • 2018 – 157,175 miles
  • 2017 – 152,108 miles
  • 2016 – 144,744 miles
  • 2015 – 135,852 miles
  • 2014 – 129,694 miles
  • 2013 – 124,434 miles
  • 2012 – 118,951 miles
  • 2011 – 113,854 miles
  • 2010 – 106,723 miles
  • 2009 – 101,057 miles
  • 2007 – 93,749 miles
  • 2006 – 85,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,037 miles
  • Advisory2 X H/LAMPS CONDENSATION-POOR OUTPUTS,ENG COOLANT W/DASH,,205/55/16 X 4..
  • AdvisoryMULTIPLE PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,-=23 yr old/miles etc etc,,
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,037 miles (+3,004)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,037 miles
    Test number
    434687821085
    • Advisory2 X H/LAMPS CONDENSATION-POOR OUTPUTS,ENG COOLANT W/DASH,,205/55/16 X 4..
    • AdvisoryMULTIPLE PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,-=23 yr old/miles etc etc,,
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,033 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,033 miles
    Test number
    908811188787
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s headlamp

  3. Fail164,030 miles (+4,473)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,030 miles
    Test number
    187557129975
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s headlamp

  4. Pass159,557 miles (+2,382)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,557 miles
    Test number
    416514064652
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills

  5. Pass157,175 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,175 miles
    Test number
    445117523220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail156,984 miles (+4,876)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,984 miles
    Test number
    769524075784
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to n/s rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main metal pipe to o/s rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass152,108 miles (+7,364)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,108 miles
    Test number
    980378157424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCovers over both outer sills

  8. Pass144,744 miles (+173)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,744 miles
    Test number
    316595111387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack slight (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp aims and images
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sill areas length n/s/r and o/s/r
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim covering archs and sills

  9. Fail144,571 miles (+8,719)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,571 miles
    Test number
    889899481493
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f in rack slight (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp aims and images
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on sill areas length n/s/r and o/s/r
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim covering archs and sills

  10. Pass135,852 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,852 miles
    Test number
    269676055152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers over both outer sills

  11. Fail135,852 miles (+6,158)1 dangerous5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,852 miles
    Test number
    497804755195
    • DangerousOffside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCovers over both outer sills

  12. Pass129,694 miles (+5,260)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,694 miles
    Test number
    619789764120
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass124,434 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    124,434 miles
    Test number
    479495063164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail124,428 miles (+5,477)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,428 miles
    Test number
    747591663127
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash

  15. Pass118,951 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    118,951 miles
    Test number
    986154962154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosoin to sills
    • NoteSrs light on

  16. Fail118,945 miles (+5,091)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,945 miles
    Test number
    927781562173
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosoin to sills
    • NoteSrs light on

  17. Pass113,854 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    945559351116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  18. Fail113,852 miles (+7,129)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,852 miles
    Test number
    679758951100
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

  19. Pass106,723 miles (+1)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,723 miles
    Test number
    592060940133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers

  20. Fail106,722 miles (+5,665)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,722 miles
    Test number
    671619830184
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteUnable to check outer sills fully due to covers

  21. Pass101,057 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,057 miles
    Test number
    200175439113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    620878547366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail93,749 miles (+8,551)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    672388547329
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass85,198 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    280228346296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,695 miles
    Test number
    234794366125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T259 BLJ

Does T259 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T259 BLJ expired on 20 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T259 BLJ?
The MOT on T259 BLJ expired on 20 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T259 BLJ done?
T259 BLJ was recorded at 167,037 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2022, an average of 5,276 miles a year.
Has T259 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T259 BLJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T259 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 T259 BLJ find?
T259 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: 2 x h/lamps condensation-poor outputs,eng coolant w/dash,,205/55/16 x 4..; multiple plastic covers etc etc,,-=23 yr old/miles etc etc,,; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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