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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T264 BLJMOT history

T264 BLJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2021
Mileage
135,799 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2021
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T264 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T264 BLJ was last recorded at 135,799 miles on 15 Oct 2021, 2,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,904 miles · 21 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
2,895 miles
Average per year
4,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,799 miles
  • 2020 – 132,904 miles
  • 2019 – 131,088 miles
  • 2018 – 128,622 miles
  • 2017 – 124,937 miles
  • 2016 – 120,425 miles
  • 2015 – 114,308 miles
  • 2014 – 108,437 miles
  • 2013 – 102,024 miles
  • 2012 – 95,138 miles
  • 2011 – 89,176 miles
  • 2010 – 83,174 miles
  • 2009 – 77,878 miles
  • 2008 – 71,996 miles
  • 2007 – 65,399 miles
  • 2006 – 59,268 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,799 miles
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,799 miles (+2,895)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,799 miles
    Test number
    373716952298
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,904 miles (+1,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,904 miles
    Test number
    830029738385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,088 miles
    Test number
    430954713914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail131,088 miles (+2,466)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,088 miles
    Test number
    216973524795
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass128,622 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    128,622 miles
    Test number
    566336029729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail128,616 miles (+3,679)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,616 miles
    Test number
    442530794767
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,937 miles (+4,512)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,937 miles
    Test number
    919168682152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,425 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    851337034970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,308 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    114,308 miles
    Test number
    386773525068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,437 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,437 miles
    Test number
    685771134028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,024 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,024 miles
    Test number
    459208723060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,138 miles (+5,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,138 miles
    Test number
    606640042048
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

  13. Pass89,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    397889031004
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail89,176 miles (+6,002)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    915048231063
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass83,174 miles (+5,296)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,174 miles
    Test number
    912640750064
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front antiroll bar link gaiters both dust covers split

  16. Pass77,878 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    282661729005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,877 miles (+5,881)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,877 miles
    Test number
    730500529045
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass71,996 miles (+6,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    153475548428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass65,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    370513237074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail65,399 miles (+6,131)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,399 miles
    Test number
    732993737011
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,268 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,268 miles
    Test number
    210306026019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,211 miles8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    664833526067
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNaerside front tyre wall cut no cords exposed

Questions about T264 BLJ

Does T264 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T264 BLJ expired on 23 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T264 BLJ?
The MOT on T264 BLJ expired on 23 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T264 BLJ done?
T264 BLJ was recorded at 135,799 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2021, an average of 4,870 miles a year.
Has T264 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T264 BLJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T264 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 T264 BLJ find?
T264 BLJ failed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2021 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 5 more.

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