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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T286 MBJMOT history

T286 MBJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2023
Mileage
127,003 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 MBJ
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 MBJ was last recorded at 127,003 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,003 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,003 miles
  • 2020 – 122,792 miles
  • 2019 – 116,624 miles
  • 2018 – 111,849 miles
  • 2017 – 105,144 miles
  • 2016 – 101,625 miles
  • 2015 – 99,523 miles
  • 2014 – 97,193 miles
  • 2013 – 94,724 miles
  • 2012 – 90,514 miles
  • 2011 – 86,483 miles
  • 2009 – 82,894 miles
  • 2007 – 61,784 miles
  • 2006 – 50,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,003 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,003 miles
    Test number
    619512949617
    • 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))

  2. Fail127,003 miles (+4,211)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,003 miles
    Test number
    235578300968
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass122,792 miles (+6,168)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,792 miles
    Test number
    750797564008
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jack pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,624 miles (+4,775)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,624 miles
    Test number
    665321336728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    493897621645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,849 miles (+6,705)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,849 miles
    Test number
    517940059804
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  7. Pass105,144 miles (+3,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    388541114313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass101,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    608110411941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail101,625 miles (+2,102)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,625 miles
    Test number
    280063654460
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass99,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,523 miles
    Test number
    909726135033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail99,523 miles (+2,330)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,523 miles
    Test number
    516326235021
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass97,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,193 miles
    Test number
    909919324040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail97,193 miles (+2,469)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,193 miles
    Test number
    369798124096
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,724 miles (+4,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,724 miles
    Test number
    499963223027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,514 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,514 miles
    Test number
    819075922034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,483 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,483 miles
    Test number
    636385021017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    291269149373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,894 miles (+21,110)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    312048949372
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront control arm bushes perished

  19. Pass61,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    464667227347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,784 miles (+11,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    494237827419
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass50,738 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,738 miles
    Test number
    644616146321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,736 miles (+2,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,736 miles
    Test number
    121485946387
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass48,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,225 miles
    Test number
    632044866106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T286 MBJ

Does T286 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T286 MBJ expired on 29 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T286 MBJ?
The MOT on T286 MBJ expired on 29 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T286 MBJ done?
T286 MBJ was recorded at 127,003 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
Has T286 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 MBJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T286 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 T286 MBJ find?
T286 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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