BMW 3 Series
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
T400 JLJMOT history
T400 JLJ is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 224,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 224,353 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 12,520 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T400 JLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 8 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T400 JLJ was last recorded at 224,353 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 9,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 214,376 miles · 8 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,977 miles
- Average per year
- 12,520 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 224,353 miles
- 2025 – 214,376 miles
- 2024 – 205,013 miles
- 2023 – 199,381 miles
- 2022 – 187,097 miles
- 2021 – 176,780 miles
- 2019 – 165,052 miles
- 2018 – 156,457 miles
- 2017 – 142,757 miles
- 2016 – 128,245 miles
- 2015 – 117,428 miles
- 2014 – 89,099 miles
- 2013 – 62,530 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,353 miles
- AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
TPMS light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit @1.6mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,353 miles (+9,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 224,353 miles
- Test number
- 640997063093
- AdvisorySome parts are corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass214,376 miles (+9,363)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 214,376 miles
- Test number
- 531129114539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,013 miles (+5,632)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 205,013 miles
- Test number
- 672785432284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass199,381 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 199,381 miles
- Test number
- 422176457907
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Fail199,362 miles (+12,265)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,362 miles
- Test number
- 788779918299
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTPMS light on
Pass187,097 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 187,097 miles
- Test number
- 344263559885
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail187,097 miles (+10,317)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,097 miles
- Test number
- 120533961899
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass176,780 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 176,780 miles
- Test number
- 808268556787
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail176,776 miles (+11,724)4 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,776 miles
- Test number
- 885755219033
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass165,052 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 165,052 miles
- Test number
- 618046616365
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm gaiter has damage (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySills have covers fitted
Fail165,044 miles (+8,587)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,044 miles
- Test number
- 967879964676
- MajorNearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySills have covers fitted
Pass156,457 miles (+13,700)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 156,457 miles
- Test number
- 199193090771
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass142,757 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 142,757 miles
- Test number
- 757794863510
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail142,757 miles (+14,512)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,757 miles
- Test number
- 177135723257
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,245 miles (+10,817)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 128,245 miles
- Test number
- 537388536671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,428 miles (+28,329)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 117,428 miles
- Test number
- 737251885152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,099 miles (+26,569)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 89,099 miles
- Test number
- 198254994038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,530 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 62,530 miles
- Test number
- 347839473022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,530 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,530 miles
- Test number
- 449929073069
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T400 JLJ
- Does T400 JLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T400 JLJ is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T400 JLJ?
- The MOT on T400 JLJ is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T400 JLJ done?
- T400 JLJ was recorded at 224,353 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 12,520 miles a year.
- Has T400 JLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T400 JLJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on T400 JLJ 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 T400 JLJ find?
- T400 JLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: some parts are corroded but not seriously weakened.
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