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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,494 cc

T321 LJWMOT history

T321 LJW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2025
Mileage
114,806 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T321 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T321 LJW was last recorded at 114,806 miles on 13 Nov 2024, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,777 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,806 miles
  • 2023 – 113,634 miles
  • 2022 – 113,502 miles
  • 2021 – 112,253 miles
  • 2020 – 110,310 miles
  • 2019 – 105,220 miles
  • 2018 – 102,551 miles
  • 2017 – 99,611 miles
  • 2016 – 96,557 miles
  • 2015 – 92,618 miles
  • 2014 – 89,409 miles
  • 2013 – 85,573 miles
  • 2012 – 79,616 miles
  • 2011 – 74,201 miles
  • 2010 – 69,530 miles
  • 2009 – 63,710 miles
  • 2008 – 43,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,806 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,806 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    580100947154
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail114,777 miles (+1,143)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    160957287407
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,634 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,634 miles
    Test number
    807705650532
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail113,502 miles (+1,249)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    105642242725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,253 miles
    Test number
    857195721285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail112,253 miles (+1,943)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,253 miles
    Test number
    319031352144
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,310 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,310 miles
    Test number
    799179146221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,303 miles (+5,083)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    533847655493
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,220 miles (+191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,220 miles
    Test number
    124262522011
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail105,029 miles (+2,478)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,029 miles
    Test number
    468664614849
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,551 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    394005840889
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass99,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,611 miles
    Test number
    468691219596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail99,611 miles (+3,054)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,611 miles
    Test number
    270860037504
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass96,557 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,557 miles
    Test number
    821806217320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,618 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,618 miles
    Test number
    576819595094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,409 miles (+3,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,409 miles
    Test number
    519825904140
    • NoteO/s front tyre low inner edge

  17. Pass85,573 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    388763513114
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front and rear jacking point missing

  18. Fail85,566 miles (+5,950)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    215213313151
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front and rear jacking point missing

  19. Pass79,616 miles (+5,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    217718402499
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass74,201 miles (+4,671)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    988222011195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,530 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    672706010155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail69,530 miles (+5,820)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    674806010154
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass63,710 miles (+20,038)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,710 miles
    Test number
    830097739307
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteSlight dampness around gearbox
    • NoteSurface cuts on inner and outer walls of n/s front tyre
    • NoteUnable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

  24. Pass43,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,672 miles
    Test number
    701435858289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T321 LJW

Does T321 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T321 LJW expired on 12 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T321 LJW?
The MOT on T321 LJW expired on 12 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T321 LJW done?
T321 LJW was recorded at 114,806 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2024, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has T321 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T321 LJW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T321 LJW 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 T321 LJW find?
T321 LJW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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