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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

T4 BMJMOT history

T4 BMJ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 146,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,841 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BMJ was last recorded at 146,841 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,840 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,841 miles
  • 2025 – 143,461 miles
  • 2024 – 140,299 miles
  • 2023 – 134,840 miles
  • 2022 – 130,820 miles
  • 2021 – 128,841 miles
  • 2020 – 127,860 miles
  • 2019 – 125,325 miles
  • 2018 – 121,931 miles
  • 2017 – 117,599 miles
  • 2016 – 113,264 miles
  • 2015 – 109,842 miles
  • 2014 – 102,340 miles
  • 2013 – 98,002 miles
  • 2012 – 93,271 miles
  • 2011 – 87,139 miles
  • 2010 – 82,382 miles
  • 2009 – 78,503 miles
  • 2008 – 72,601 miles
  • 2007 – 69,882 miles
  • 2006 – 66,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front brake discs wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Long travel on parking brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

34 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,841 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,841 miles
    Test number
    377501909959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,840 miles (+3,379)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,840 miles
    Test number
    629717813358
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside 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))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,461 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,461 miles
    Test number
    917260062517
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,459 miles (+3,160)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,459 miles
    Test number
    240761200293
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,299 miles
    Test number
    516700995196
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail140,299 miles (+5,459)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,299 miles
    Test number
    999144413521
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,840 miles (+4,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,840 miles
    Test number
    153702596370
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,820 miles
    Test number
    175472628208
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail130,818 miles (+1,977)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,818 miles
    Test number
    178098946433
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass128,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,841 miles
    Test number
    414055528574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail128,839 miles (+979)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,839 miles
    Test number
    866826705365
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass127,860 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,860 miles
    Test number
    974636614451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin

  13. Fail127,860 miles (+2,535)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,860 miles
    Test number
    526967496738
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin

  14. Pass125,325 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    470622683536
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake lever

  15. Fail125,323 miles (+3,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,323 miles
    Test number
    330920229581
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on parking brake lever

  16. Pass121,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    362972647345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail121,931 miles (+4,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,931 miles
    Test number
    263759379825
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass117,599 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,599 miles
    Test number
    892977467799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail117,581 miles (+4,317)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    861035627600
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass113,264 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,264 miles
    Test number
    965392497730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre

  21. Fail113,264 miles (+3,422)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,264 miles
    Test number
    845743074873
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre

  22. Pass109,842 miles (+7,502)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    109,842 miles
    Test number
    339707345197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front lower wishbone rear inner bushes worn

  23. Pass102,340 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,340 miles
    Test number
    619671674076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail102,340 miles (+4,338)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,340 miles
    Test number
    648641574052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass98,002 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,002 miles
    Test number
    256639693078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    136703482480
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail93,271 miles (+6,132)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,271 miles
    Test number
    677319572027
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass87,139 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,139 miles
    Test number
    228315571091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass82,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    533966670036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail82,382 miles (+3,879)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,382 miles
    Test number
    920786170022
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass78,503 miles (+5,902)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,503 miles
    Test number
    294452899060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngione undertray fitted
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged slightly
    • NotePlastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NoteUnable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

  32. Pass72,601 miles (+2,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,601 miles
    Test number
    252117888093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass69,882 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    313132387065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass66,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    813264776075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BMJ

Does T4 BMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BMJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BMJ?
The MOT on T4 BMJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BMJ done?
T4 BMJ was recorded at 146,841 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,031 miles a year.
Has T4 BMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BMJ has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 BMJ 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 T4 BMJ find?
T4 BMJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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