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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T327 VJNMOT history

T327 VJN is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
123,311 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T327 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T327 VJN was last recorded at 123,311 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 3,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,920 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
3,391 miles
Average per year
4,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,311 miles
  • 2021 – 119,920 miles
  • 2020 – 112,063 miles
  • 2019 – 99,140 miles
  • 2018 – 96,956 miles
  • 2017 – 95,310 miles
  • 2016 – 92,710 miles
  • 2015 – 87,317 miles
  • 2014 – 80,695 miles
  • 2013 – 77,022 miles
  • 2012 – 73,109 miles
  • 2011 – 69,049 miles
  • 2010 – 64,468 miles
  • 2009 – 58,640 miles
  • 2008 – 52,888 miles
  • 2007 – 49,065 miles
  • 2006 – 43,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,311 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover sill fitted cannot fully see (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryProp shaft noise ?

What MOT failures 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.

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,311 miles (+3,391)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,311 miles
    Test number
    812589269279
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill cover sill fitted cannot fully see (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft noise ?

  2. Pass119,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,920 miles
    Test number
    536135863743
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail119,920 miles (+7,857)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,920 miles
    Test number
    624355575008
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,063 miles (+12,923)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,063 miles
    Test number
    555256778840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,140 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,140 miles
    Test number
    984292639121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,132 miles (+2,176)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,132 miles
    Test number
    323004086642
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  7. Pass96,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    374716526678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,956 miles (+1,646)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    781591595118
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

  9. Pass95,310 miles (+2,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    219611317065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass92,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    361335030260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail92,710 miles (+5,393)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    353269364599
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass87,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    257020125440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail87,317 miles (+6,622)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,317 miles
    Test number
    206810825488
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass80,695 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    258800724471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,022 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,022 miles
    Test number
    318040223188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,109 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    946448012185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,049 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,049 miles
    Test number
    845087511100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,468 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,468 miles
    Test number
    292500620417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    721170529172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,640 miles (+5,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,640 miles
    Test number
    811670629123
    • 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)

  21. Pass52,888 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,888 miles
    Test number
    731321028111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,065 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    49,065 miles
    Test number
    441671327177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,252 miles
    Test number
    480267916168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T327 VJN

Does T327 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T327 VJN expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T327 VJN?
The MOT on T327 VJN expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T327 VJN done?
T327 VJN was recorded at 123,311 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 4,807 miles a year.
Has T327 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T327 VJN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T327 VJN 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 T327 VJN find?
T327 VJN failed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside headlamp aim too low, and 7 more.

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