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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T515 SJLMOT history

T515 SJL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
87,699 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T515 SJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T515 SJL was last recorded at 87,699 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,604 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
3,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,699 miles
  • 2025 – 87,604 miles
  • 2024 – 82,937 miles
  • 2022 – 79,620 miles
  • 2021 – 68,601 miles
  • 2019 – 68,561 miles
  • 2018 – 60,056 miles
  • 2017 – 56,606 miles
  • 2016 – 50,883 miles
  • 2015 – 44,703 miles
  • 2014 – 38,074 miles
  • 2013 – 31,502 miles
  • 2012 – 26,479 miles
  • 2011 – 25,637 miles
  • 2010 – 24,939 miles
  • 2009 – 24,114 miles
  • 2008 – 23,101 miles
  • 2007 – 21,816 miles
  • 2006 – 20,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,699 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    100008762752
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,699 miles (+95)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    671131791662
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,604 miles
    Test number
    863160476878
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail87,604 miles (+4,667)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,604 miles
    Test number
    212676443623
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass82,937 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    995540972824
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Fail82,933 miles (+3,313)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,933 miles
    Test number
    698486056822
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure and not attached to either adjuster (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure and not attached to either adjuster (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass79,620 miles (+4,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,620 miles
    Test number
    152690541940
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,693 miles (+6,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,693 miles
    Test number
    772767048369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass68,601 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,601 miles
    Test number
    869056493352
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,561 miles (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    123999813920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,056 miles (+3,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,056 miles
    Test number
    522176428430
    • 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))

  12. Pass56,606 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,606 miles
    Test number
    838527237966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,883 miles (+6,180)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,883 miles
    Test number
    269336407116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    637122705269
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail44,703 miles (+6,629)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    738062105228
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass38,074 miles (+6,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    335263004282
    • 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)

  17. Pass31,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,502 miles
    Test number
    256798593198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,502 miles (+5,023)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,502 miles
    Test number
    667758893115
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass26,479 miles (+842)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    289626402263
    • NoteOffside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

  20. Pass25,637 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    216620501272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,939 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,939 miles
    Test number
    844006990163
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass24,114 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,114 miles
    Test number
    501241499133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,101 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,101 miles
    Test number
    622498398164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,816 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,816 miles
    Test number
    662378397191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass20,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    270021686428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,516 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    981151986172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T515 SJL

Does T515 SJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T515 SJL is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T515 SJL?
The MOT on T515 SJL is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T515 SJL done?
T515 SJL was recorded at 87,699 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,401 miles a year.
Has T515 SJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T515 SJL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T515 SJL 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 T515 SJL find?
T515 SJL passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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