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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T46 BJFMOT history

T46 BJF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 59,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
59,672 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 BJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 BJF was last recorded at 59,672 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,762 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
910 miles
Average per year
1,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,672 miles
  • 2025 – 58,762 miles
  • 2024 – 57,204 miles
  • 2023 – 55,629 miles
  • 2022 – 51,924 miles
  • 2021 – 50,516 miles
  • 2020 – 49,188 miles
  • 2019 – 47,737 miles
  • 2018 – 46,197 miles
  • 2017 – 44,850 miles
  • 2016 – 41,468 miles
  • 2015 – 37,286 miles
  • 2014 – 35,712 miles
  • 2013 – 33,714 miles
  • 2012 – 32,667 miles
  • 2011 – 31,335 miles
  • 2010 – 29,535 miles
  • 2009 – 27,315 miles
  • 2008 – 25,517 miles
  • 2007 – 23,241 miles
  • 2006 – 20,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,672 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,672 miles (+910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    59,672 miles
    Test number
    520684197446
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,762 miles (+1,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,762 miles
    Test number
    956283431337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,204 miles (+1,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,204 miles
    Test number
    497226975807
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage reservoir and pipe are wet (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass55,629 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    143896643675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,924 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    808566841239
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail51,924 miles (+1,408)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    897243508776
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,516 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,516 miles
    Test number
    983463182239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,188 miles (+1,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    264635252638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,737 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,737 miles
    Test number
    800625124479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,721 miles (+1,524)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    212751748625
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,197 miles (+1,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    933217805415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass44,850 miles (+3,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    220198668800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass41,468 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,468 miles
    Test number
    549544061505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,286 miles (+1,574)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,286 miles
    Test number
    668355785023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,712 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    949433294054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Fail35,712 miles (+1,998)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,712 miles
    Test number
    707913294068
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  17. Pass33,714 miles (+1,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,714 miles
    Test number
    119277483006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass32,667 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,667 miles
    Test number
    429784392084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,335 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,335 miles
    Test number
    677379191048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,535 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    941206880064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,527 miles (+2,212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    331999370060
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass27,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,315 miles
    Test number
    681640489057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,315 miles (+1,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,315 miles
    Test number
    781640589080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass25,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    691249888029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,517 miles (+2,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    680619188083
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass23,241 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,241 miles
    Test number
    652815157099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,704 miles
    Test number
    322126656085
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T46 BJF

Does T46 BJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 BJF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 BJF?
The MOT on T46 BJF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 BJF done?
T46 BJF was recorded at 59,672 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,910 miles a year.
Has T46 BJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 BJF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T46 BJF 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 T46 BJF find?
T46 BJF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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