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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,995 cc

T30 CSJMOT history

T30 CSJ is a blue diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,580 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 CSJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 CSJ was last recorded at 189,580 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 7,785 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,795 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,785 miles
Average per year
12,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,580 miles
  • 2025 – 181,795 miles
  • 2024 – 172,367 miles
  • 2023 – 161,417 miles
  • 2022 – 148,444 miles
  • 2021 – 132,132 miles
  • 2020 – 126,020 miles
  • 2019 – 117,724 miles
  • 2018 – 106,235 miles
  • 2017 – 94,693 miles
  • 2016 – 81,529 miles
  • 2015 – 67,762 miles
  • 2014 – 44,358 miles
  • 2013 – 26,029 miles
  • 2012 – 24,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,580 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,580 miles (+7,785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,580 miles
    Test number
    789182885198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass181,795 miles (+9,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    181,795 miles
    Test number
    763782878363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,367 miles (+10,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,367 miles
    Test number
    121784217119
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass161,417 miles (+12,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,417 miles
    Test number
    614417219942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass148,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,444 miles
    Test number
    559230250092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail148,444 miles (+16,312)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,444 miles
    Test number
    861694741091
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass132,132 miles (+6,112)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,132 miles
    Test number
    490346911746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,020 miles (+8,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,020 miles
    Test number
    681736040670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass117,724 miles (+11,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    961249734090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,235 miles (+11,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,235 miles
    Test number
    761458148819
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass94,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,693 miles
    Test number
    740986918811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,691 miles (+13,162)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,691 miles
    Test number
    496451372595
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass81,529 miles (+13,767)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    619332815101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,762 miles
    Test number
    808754325017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,759 miles (+23,401)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,759 miles
    Test number
    117274425461
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
  16. Pass44,358 miles (+18,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,358 miles
    Test number
    889665814010
    • 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)
  17. Pass26,029 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,029 miles
    Test number
    158118823087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,690 miles
    Test number
    645856832207
    • 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)

Questions about T30 CSJ

Does T30 CSJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T30 CSJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T30 CSJ?
The MOT on T30 CSJ is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T30 CSJ done?
T30 CSJ was recorded at 189,580 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 12,135 miles a year.
Has T30 CSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 CSJ has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T30 CSJ 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 T30 CSJ find?
T30 CSJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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