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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T49 NJNMOT history

T49 NJN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
114,929 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,860 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 NJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T49 NJN was last recorded at 114,929 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 1,164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,765 miles · 9 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,164 miles
Average per year
3,860 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,929 miles
  • 2023 – 113,765 miles
  • 2022 – 112,045 miles
  • 2021 – 110,665 miles
  • 2020 – 108,161 miles
  • 2019 – 100,872 miles
  • 2018 – 98,240 miles
  • 2017 – 94,679 miles
  • 2016 – 94,256 miles
  • 2015 – 93,117 miles
  • 2014 – 91,110 miles
  • 2013 – 76,671 miles
  • 2012 – 73,512 miles
  • 2011 – 65,868 miles
  • 2010 – 61,419 miles
  • 2008 – 51,975 miles
  • 2007 – 49,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,929 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,929 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    112242439259
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail114,929 miles (+1,164)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,929 miles
    Test number
    599526066307
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass113,765 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    113,765 miles
    Test number
    502661818999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail113,765 miles (+1,720)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,765 miles
    Test number
    558688850159
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass112,045 miles (+1,380)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    943003097708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass110,665 miles (+2,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,665 miles
    Test number
    727784922651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,161 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    561258169656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail108,161 miles (+7,289)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    405430997360
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,872 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,872 miles
    Test number
    125802895480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass98,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    459176041207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail98,240 miles (+3,561)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    265625992970
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass94,679 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,679 miles
    Test number
    509750428033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,256 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    94,256 miles
    Test number
    110107367596
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass93,117 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    816573315265
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail93,117 miles (+2,007)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,117 miles
    Test number
    517482515280
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass91,110 miles (+14,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,110 miles
    Test number
    965785284187
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  17. Pass76,671 miles (+3,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,671 miles
    Test number
    458590913235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass73,512 miles (+7,644)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,512 miles
    Test number
    369255312338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm

  19. Pass65,868 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,868 miles
    Test number
    338612091278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade poor

  20. Fail65,866 miles (+4,447)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    989852691287
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade poor

  21. Pass61,419 miles (+9,444)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,419 miles
    Test number
    292979890261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,975 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    743201298260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,106 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    503909107347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,052 miles
    Test number
    682075647018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T49 NJN

Does T49 NJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T49 NJN expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T49 NJN?
The MOT on T49 NJN expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T49 NJN done?
T49 NJN was recorded at 114,929 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 3,860 miles a year.
Has T49 NJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 NJN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T49 NJN 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 T49 NJN find?
T49 NJN passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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