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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T272 LJAMOT history

T272 LJA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 35 MOT tests, with 171,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,526 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
35
18 passed · 17 failed
Per year
3,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T272 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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T272 LJA was last recorded at 171,526 miles on 1 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2013: 123,398 miles, lower than 128,385 miles on 25 Oct 2013.
  • 1 May 2026: 171,526 miles, lower than 171,831 miles on 3 Apr 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,831 miles · 3 Apr 2026
Average per year
3,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,526 miles
  • 2025 – 167,342 miles
  • 2024 – 167,200 miles
  • 2023 – 160,777 miles
  • 2021 – 150,921 miles
  • 2020 – 148,858 miles
  • 2018 – 137,045 miles
  • 2017 – 131,777 miles
  • 2016 – 131,750 miles
  • 2015 – 131,671 miles
  • 2014 – 129,509 miles
  • 2013 – 123,398 miles
  • 2012 – 125,058 miles
  • 2011 – 121,901 miles
  • 2010 – 118,742 miles
  • 2009 – 116,586 miles
  • 2008 – 114,366 miles
  • 2007 – 109,808 miles
  • 2006 – 105,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,526 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

35 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,526 miles (-305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,526 miles
    Test number
    5500280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,831 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,831 miles
    Test number
    5414038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,342 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,342 miles
    Test number
    3942150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,200 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,200 miles
    Test number
    3867437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,019 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,019 miles
    Test number
    3736516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail166,937 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    166,937 miles
    Test number
    3632880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass160,777 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    160,777 miles
    Test number
    2086814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail160,537 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,537 miles
    Test number
    2065205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,413 miles (+9,492)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,413 miles
    Test number
    2038900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,921 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,921 miles
    Test number
    695711013052
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle covering mot testable items

  11. Pass148,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    148,858 miles
    Test number
    925460455277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear park effort low

  12. Fail148,858 miles (+11,813)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,858 miles
    Test number
    384230229254
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear park effort low

  13. Pass137,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,045 miles
    Test number
    631255371443
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail137,045 miles (+5,268)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,045 miles
    Test number
    759111400297
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass131,777 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    815326233094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass131,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    131,750 miles
    Test number
    400261591655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper damper sleeve insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper damper sleeve insecure
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail131,750 miles (+79)4 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,750 miles
    Test number
    840401695270
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper damper sleeve detached from top
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper damper sleeve detached from top
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySpark plug on top of lower engine cover

  18. Pass131,671 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    131,671 miles
    Test number
    127041121292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail131,643 miles (+2,134)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,643 miles
    Test number
    279223184048
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill near jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass129,509 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    736373204382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAmber oil light on dash intermittantly

  21. Fail129,509 miles (+6,111)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,509 miles
    Test number
    788982404332
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAmber oil light on dash intermittantly

  22. Pass123,398 miles (-4,987)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    123,398 miles
    Test number
    409269393229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s headlight aim adjusted,
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracks forming on inner sidewall,
    • NoteOil leak onto exhaust

  23. Fail128,385 miles (+3,327)1 failure3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,385 miles
    Test number
    358668893464
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s headlight aim adjusted,
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracks forming on inner sidewall,
    • NoteOil leak onto exhaust

  24. Pass125,058 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    125,058 miles
    Test number
    145299492218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash.
    • NoteMoisture around P.A.S Bottle and pipe.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Fail125,058 miles (+3,157)3 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,058 miles
    Test number
    186229292245
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash.
    • NoteMoisture around P.A.S Bottle and pipe.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass121,901 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    405545501412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on,
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes have slight movement,.
    • NoteNo reverse lights.

  27. Fail121,901 miles (+3,159)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,901 miles
    Test number
    635284901329
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on,
    • NoteBoth front wishbone bushes have slight movement,.
    • NoteNo reverse lights.

  28. Pass118,742 miles (+2,156)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,742 miles
    Test number
    931521100390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes have slight movement,
    • NoteNo reverse lights.

  29. Pass116,586 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,586 miles
    Test number
    811371409327
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight delamination of rear number plate.still legible at required distance of 20m

  30. Fail116,583 miles (+2,217)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,583 miles
    Test number
    532980809309
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight delamination of rear number plate.still legible at required distance of 20m

  31. Pass114,366 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    114,366 miles
    Test number
    440555608380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail114,351 miles (+4,543)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,351 miles
    Test number
    274793908397
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteHand brake travel is high

  33. Pass109,808 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    109,808 miles
    Test number
    372773807327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel is high

  34. Fail109,808 miles (+4,733)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,808 miles
    Test number
    403162707499
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel is high

  35. Pass105,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    105,075 miles
    Test number
    490469396240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T272 LJA

Does T272 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T272 LJA is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T272 LJA?
The MOT on T272 LJA is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T272 LJA done?
T272 LJA was recorded at 171,526 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,406 miles a year.
Has T272 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T272 LJA has failed 17 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T272 LJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T272 LJA find?
T272 LJA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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