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BMW 3 Series

White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T263 BLJMOT history

T263 BLJ is a white petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 119,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,219 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T263 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T263 BLJ was last recorded at 119,219 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,217 miles · 10 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,219 miles
  • 2025 – 119,100 miles
  • 2024 – 118,931 miles
  • 2023 – 118,734 miles
  • 2022 – 118,253 miles
  • 2021 – 118,141 miles
  • 2018 – 117,480 miles
  • 2017 – 115,633 miles
  • 2016 – 114,509 miles
  • 2015 – 113,564 miles
  • 2014 – 112,217 miles
  • 2013 – 110,518 miles
  • 2012 – 109,318 miles
  • 2011 – 107,684 miles
  • 2009 – 103,193 miles
  • 2008 – 93,475 miles
  • 2007 – 88,275 miles
  • 2006 – 82,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,219 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,219 miles
    Test number
    837467617807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,217 miles (+117)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    884480975834
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,100 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    119,100 miles
    Test number
    699028755678
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail119,099 miles (+168)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,099 miles
    Test number
    622011682394
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass118,931 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    930983028819
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass118,734 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    630124328735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,714 miles (+461)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,714 miles
    Test number
    491654698202
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass118,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,253 miles
    Test number
    374322044490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail118,253 miles (+112)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,253 miles
    Test number
    480196394697
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass118,141 miles (+661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    596511181184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass117,480 miles (+1,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,480 miles
    Test number
    554578780254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass115,633 miles (+1,124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,633 miles
    Test number
    436108496032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub frame

  13. Pass114,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    153864714249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,509 miles (+945)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    239776205975
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad worning light on

  15. Pass113,564 miles (+1,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,564 miles
    Test number
    217293675064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass112,217 miles (+1,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    176470084496
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  17. Pass110,518 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,518 miles
    Test number
    615894283053
    • NoteBoth front lower wish bone bushs poor condition

  18. Fail110,513 miles (+1,195)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,513 miles
    Test number
    675610583034
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front lower wish bone bushs poor condition

  19. Pass109,318 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    928462772065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,684 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    107,684 miles
    Test number
    939033461068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,193 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    103,193 miles
    Test number
    690072759348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished / cracked.

  22. Fail103,193 miles (+4,325)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,193 miles
    Test number
    133842859313
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished / cracked.

  23. Pass98,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    98,868 miles
    Test number
    103888829025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,868 miles (+5,393)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,868 miles
    Test number
    150838129450
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  25. Pass93,475 miles (+5,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,475 miles
    Test number
    681861738011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,275 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    88,275 miles
    Test number
    801282757037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,273 miles (+5,351)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    824380257078
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass82,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,922 miles
    Test number
    332730746081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail82,916 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    314480046066
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T263 BLJ

Does T263 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T263 BLJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T263 BLJ?
The MOT on T263 BLJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T263 BLJ done?
T263 BLJ was recorded at 119,219 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,771 miles a year.
Has T263 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T263 BLJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T263 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 T263 BLJ find?
T263 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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