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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T285 NJNMOT history

T285 NJN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 99,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
99,692 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 NJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 NJN was last recorded at 99,692 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 3,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,586 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,106 miles
Average per year
3,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 99,692 miles
  • 2021 – 96,586 miles
  • 2019 – 96,579 miles
  • 2017 – 96,571 miles
  • 2016 – 96,059 miles
  • 2015 – 93,998 miles
  • 2014 – 92,524 miles
  • 2013 – 89,579 miles
  • 2012 – 87,004 miles
  • 2011 – 84,092 miles
  • 2010 – 77,798 miles
  • 2009 – 65,732 miles
  • 2008 – 59,679 miles
  • 2007 – 54,877 miles
  • 2006 – 43,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,692 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,692 miles (+3,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    99,692 miles
    Test number
    489148025278
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,586 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    264770159551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle intermittent working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,579 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,579 miles
    Test number
    996783061966
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,571 miles
    Test number
    450956389021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Fail96,571 miles (+512)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,571 miles
    Test number
    999967685552
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour position lamp to bright (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure lamp (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass96,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,059 miles
    Test number
    523135142589
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail96,059 miles (+2,061)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,059 miles
    Test number
    422478605143
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass93,998 miles (+1,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,998 miles
    Test number
    620724531129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass92,524 miles (+2,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,524 miles
    Test number
    517219674215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass89,579 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,579 miles
    Test number
    329790683234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,573 miles (+2,569)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    556015073273
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass87,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    336103762254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,004 miles (+2,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,004 miles
    Test number
    767863162202
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass84,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    379876061278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail84,092 miles (+6,294)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,092 miles
    Test number
    476256561282
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,798 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    800749590040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

  17. Fail77,798 miles (+12,066)1 dangerous3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,798 miles
    Test number
    503178090085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)

  18. Pass65,732 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,732 miles
    Test number
    334950479068
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass59,679 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,679 miles
    Test number
    370204218115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,676 miles (+4,799)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,676 miles
    Test number
    522963218138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass54,877 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    54,877 miles
    Test number
    532955617166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,876 miles (+11,005)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,876 miles
    Test number
    230433517192
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass43,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,871 miles
    Test number
    124344816106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 NJN

Does T285 NJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 NJN expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 NJN?
The MOT on T285 NJN expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 NJN done?
T285 NJN was recorded at 99,692 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 3,500 miles a year.
Has T285 NJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 NJN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T285 NJN 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 NJN find?
T285 NJN passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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