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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T331 RJKMOT history

T331 RJK is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
179,034 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T331 RJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T331 RJK was last recorded at 179,034 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Nov 2012: 141,776 miles, lower than 142,532 miles on 14 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,757 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
277 miles
Average per year
5,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,034 miles
  • 2023 – 178,757 miles
  • 2022 – 175,968 miles
  • 2021 – 174,622 miles
  • 2020 – 173,270 miles
  • 2019 – 172,112 miles
  • 2018 – 170,499 miles
  • 2017 – 167,545 miles
  • 2016 – 163,841 miles
  • 2015 – 158,970 miles
  • 2014 – 153,854 miles
  • 2012 – 141,776 miles
  • 2011 – 142,532 miles
  • 2010 – 134,106 miles
  • 2009 – 122,999 miles
  • 2008 – 110,628 miles
  • 2007 – 94,589 miles
  • 2006 – 76,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,034 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,034 miles (+277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,034 miles
    Test number
    704895262449
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail178,757 miles (+2,789)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,757 miles
    Test number
    243512329708
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor /sill corroded , within 30 cm jacking point /body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point corroded , within 30cm of body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower foglight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door card loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer alloy wheel damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear boot area full

  3. Pass175,968 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,968 miles
    Test number
    285405102915
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,968 miles (+1,346)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,968 miles
    Test number
    614190430172
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    174,622 miles
    Test number
    360088163074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,622 miles (+1,352)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,622 miles
    Test number
    782311709950
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass173,270 miles (+1,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    173,270 miles
    Test number
    896120474410
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass172,112 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,112 miles
    Test number
    561737511743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail172,110 miles (+1,611)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,110 miles
    Test number
    512082919681
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWater ingress into offside front headlamp unit

  10. Pass170,499 miles (+2,954)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    170,499 miles
    Test number
    969659063658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,545 miles (+3,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    167,545 miles
    Test number
    453326342930
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Pass163,841 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    163,841 miles
    Test number
    718496322198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,970 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    158,970 miles
    Test number
    876817870754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,854 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    153,854 miles
    Test number
    676818264293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,849 miles (+12,073)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,849 miles
    Test number
    499127064255
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass141,776 miles (-756)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    141,776 miles
    Test number
    709944622311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass142,532 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    142,532 miles
    Test number
    856828011315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail142,498 miles (+8,392)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,498 miles
    Test number
    467814411396
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  19. Pass134,106 miles (+11,107)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    134,106 miles
    Test number
    494670850333
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBonnet not closing properly
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack end

  20. Pass122,999 miles (+1)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,999 miles
    Test number
    123002749309
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light "on"
    • NoteFront brake pad material approximatly 1/2-2/3rds worn
    • NoteNear side and offside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to flexible hoses moderate surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate digits still legible
    • NoteSlight free movement in offside front steering rack in ball joint
    • NoteWater marks in rear number plate digits still legible

  21. Fail122,998 miles (+12,370)5 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,998 miles
    Test number
    393931949312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light "on"
    • NoteFront brake pad material approximatly 1/2-2/3rds worn
    • NoteNear side and offside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to flexible hoses moderate surface corrosion
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate digits still legible
    • NoteSlight free movement in offside front steering rack in ball joint
    • NoteWater marks in rear number plate digits still legible

  22. Pass110,628 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    110,628 miles
    Test number
    883490098281
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater ingress into offside front headlamp

  23. Fail110,628 miles (+16,039)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,628 miles
    Test number
    841829488217
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater ingress into offside front headlamp

  24. Pass94,589 miles (+18,451)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    874271297225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    370100336238
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T331 RJK

Does T331 RJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T331 RJK is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T331 RJK?
The MOT on T331 RJK is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T331 RJK done?
T331 RJK was recorded at 179,034 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
Has T331 RJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T331 RJK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T331 RJK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T331 RJK find?
T331 RJK passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; underside corroded.

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