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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T285 MBJMOT history

T285 MBJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2026
Mileage
152,321 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 MBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 MBJ was last recorded at 152,321 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 7,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,540 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,781 miles
Average per year
4,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,321 miles
  • 2024 – 144,540 miles
  • 2023 – 143,545 miles
  • 2022 – 141,661 miles
  • 2021 – 140,467 miles
  • 2020 – 138,626 miles
  • 2019 – 138,615 miles
  • 2018 – 136,839 miles
  • 2016 – 135,493 miles
  • 2015 – 132,709 miles
  • 2014 – 129,707 miles
  • 2013 – 125,782 miles
  • 2012 – 119,463 miles
  • 2011 – 113,124 miles
  • 2010 – 109,442 miles
  • 2009 – 104,840 miles
  • 2008 – 93,936 miles
  • 2007 – 84,051 miles
  • 2006 – 73,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,321 miles (+7,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,321 miles
    Test number
    535474415730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,540 miles
    Test number
    226139004232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail144,540 miles (+995)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,540 miles
    Test number
    607682473265
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass143,545 miles (+1,884)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    911924675772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass141,661 miles (+1,194)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,661 miles
    Test number
    496353886877
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass140,467 miles (+718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,467 miles
    Test number
    958953310283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail139,749 miles (+1,123)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,749 miles
    Test number
    322941712524
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated At Fuel Tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass138,626 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    775238980641
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail138,620 miles (+5)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,620 miles
    Test number
    409641425801
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail138,615 miles (+1,776)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,615 miles
    Test number
    958045098882
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass136,839 miles (+1,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,839 miles
    Test number
    937795609681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass135,493 miles (+2,784)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,493 miles
    Test number
    162570660094
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass132,709 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    838323462490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,707 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    699901474199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail129,707 miles (+3,925)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,707 miles
    Test number
    395548164117
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass125,782 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,782 miles
    Test number
    497653303239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front Tie Rod End has slight play
    • NoteOffside front Tie Rod End has slight play

  17. Fail125,782 miles (+6,319)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,782 miles
    Test number
    127193703258
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front Tie Rod End has slight play
    • NoteOffside front Tie Rod End has slight play

  18. Pass119,463 miles (+6,339)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    119,463 miles
    Test number
    275944572188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust suspension rubber missing in front of rear box
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass113,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    189716201223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail113,124 miles (+3,682)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,124 miles
    Test number
    628846701220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass109,442 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    880328960132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,840 miles (+10,904)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    922135229137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,936 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,936 miles
    Test number
    222710048428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,051 miles (+10,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,051 miles
    Test number
    390080637110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    940199826174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 MBJ

Does T285 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 MBJ expired on 2 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 MBJ?
The MOT on T285 MBJ expired on 2 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 MBJ done?
T285 MBJ was recorded at 152,321 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 4,044 miles a year.
Has T285 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 MBJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T285 MBJ 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 T285 MBJ find?
T285 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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