BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T286 BJFMOT history
T286 BJF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 180,237 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T286 BJF
- 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
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T286 BJF was last recorded at 180,237 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 177,327 miles · 20 Feb 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 2,910 miles
- Average per year
- 5,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,237 miles
- 2020 – 177,327 miles
- 2019 – 164,105 miles
- 2018 – 153,982 miles
- 2017 – 153,900 miles
- 2016 – 147,939 miles
- 2015 – 142,244 miles
- 2014 – 137,155 miles
- 2013 – 127,841 miles
- 2012 – 120,559 miles
- 2011 – 114,262 miles
- 2010 – 108,328 miles
- 2009 – 100,350 miles
- 2008 – 85,950 miles
- 2007 – 76,316 miles
- 2006 – 65,968 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,237 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated and wearing on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Steering, brakes and suspension components slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,237 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 180,237 miles
- Test number
- 388130370830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 131650469841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,327 miles (+13,222)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 177,327 miles
- Test number
- 536620217352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,105 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 164,105 miles
- Test number
- 202359484917
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail164,105 miles (+10,123)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,105 miles
- Test number
- 958030929939
- Repaired at testFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,982 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 153,982 miles
- Test number
- 620728225288
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated and wearing on inner edge
- AdvisorySteering, brakes and suspension components slightly corroded
Fail153,982 miles (+82)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,982 miles
- Test number
- 877677465753
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated and wearing on inner edge
- AdvisorySteering, brakes and suspension components slightly corroded
Pass153,900 miles (+5,961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 153,900 miles
- Test number
- 601476686570
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass147,939 miles (+5,695)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 147,939 miles
- Test number
- 830540930480
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have small cuts in trad
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall
Pass142,244 miles (+5,089)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 142,244 miles
- Test number
- 725999245165
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside front tyre is perished
Pass137,155 miles (+9,314)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 137,155 miles
- Test number
- 125098444117
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass127,841 miles (+7,282)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 127,841 miles
- Test number
- 379200143175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteExhaust heatshield loose
- NoteNsf tyre perished and worn low on inner edge
Pass120,559 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 120,559 miles
- Test number
- 895149942171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail120,558 miles (+6,296)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,558 miles
- Test number
- 299695542126
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass114,262 miles (+5,934)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2012
- Odometer
- 114,262 miles
- Test number
- 285579431116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,328 miles (+7,978)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2011
- Odometer
- 108,328 miles
- Test number
- 721379330159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,350 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2010
- Odometer
- 100,350 miles
- Test number
- 941840149138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,347 miles (+14,397)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,347 miles
- Test number
- 960020649181
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass85,950 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 85,950 miles
- Test number
- 262254448157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,873 miles (+9,557)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,873 miles
- Test number
- 924290148182
- DangerousFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- DangerousNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- 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)
Pass76,316 miles (+10,348)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2008
- Odometer
- 76,316 miles
- Test number
- 191364427119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,968 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2007
- Odometer
- 65,968 miles
- Test number
- 504390446126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T286 BJF
- Does T286 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T286 BJF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T286 BJF?
- The MOT on T286 BJF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T286 BJF done?
- T286 BJF was recorded at 180,237 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,611 miles a year.
- Has T286 BJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T286 BJF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on T286 BJF 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 T286 BJF find?
- T286 BJF passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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