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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T414 VJNMOT history

T414 VJN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 117,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2023
Mileage
117,556 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T414 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T414 VJN was last recorded at 117,556 miles on 24 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,554 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 117,556 miles
  • 2021 – 108,160 miles
  • 2020 – 100,699 miles
  • 2019 – 93,862 miles
  • 2018 – 88,870 miles
  • 2017 – 84,070 miles
  • 2016 – 77,714 miles
  • 2015 – 71,897 miles
  • 2014 – 65,513 miles
  • 2013 – 59,355 miles
  • 2012 – 53,001 miles
  • 2011 – 47,265 miles
  • 2010 – 41,552 miles
  • 2009 – 35,792 miles
  • 2008 – 28,599 miles
  • 2007 – 21,514 miles
  • 2006 – 17,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,556 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear both sides wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,556 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    711778404641
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides wheel arches corroded

  2. Fail117,554 miles (+9,394)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    534332569161
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass108,160 miles (+7,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,160 miles
    Test number
    486653202574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,699 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    447594799976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,699 miles (+6,837)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,699 miles
    Test number
    338980135673
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,862 miles (+4,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    313631072666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,870 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,870 miles
    Test number
    299303346939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,070 miles (+6,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    987197709984
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass77,714 miles (+5,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    917469229700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass71,897 miles (+1,034)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,897 miles
    Test number
    516271075129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,863 miles (+5,350)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,863 miles
    Test number
    265168145114
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass65,513 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    327241544138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,355 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    765326733129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,001 miles (+5,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,001 miles
    Test number
    598611832113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,265 miles (+5,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,265 miles
    Test number
    678960531117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,552 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,552 miles
    Test number
    940209710178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,792 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    762398599093
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,792 miles (+7,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    912208399052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass28,599 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,599 miles
    Test number
    671776808185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,514 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,514 miles
    Test number
    231015397094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,056 miles
    Test number
    481499676093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T414 VJN

Does T414 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T414 VJN expired on 23 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T414 VJN?
The MOT on T414 VJN expired on 23 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T414 VJN done?
T414 VJN was recorded at 117,556 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2022, an average of 6,055 miles a year.
Has T414 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T414 VJN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T414 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 T414 VJN find?
T414 VJN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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