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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T51 BLJMOT history

T51 BLJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 151,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
151,116 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 BLJ
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
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 BLJ was last recorded at 151,116 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,114 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,116 miles
  • 2021 – 140,781 miles
  • 2020 – 134,533 miles
  • 2019 – 127,712 miles
  • 2018 – 118,734 miles
  • 2017 – 109,669 miles
  • 2016 – 101,783 miles
  • 2015 – 92,963 miles
  • 2014 – 85,090 miles
  • 2013 – 77,898 miles
  • 2012 – 73,349 miles
  • 2011 – 70,412 miles
  • 2010 – 67,154 miles
  • 2009 – 63,373 miles
  • 2008 – 58,727 miles
  • 2007 – 53,846 miles
  • 2006 – 43,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,116 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack inner jointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering inner jointRecorded 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,116 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,116 miles
    Test number
    411042326016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering inner joint

  2. Fail151,114 miles (+10,333)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,114 miles
    Test number
    172927936325
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering inner joint

  3. Pass140,781 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,781 miles
    Test number
    438954779440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail140,771 miles (+6,238)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,771 miles
    Test number
    606857430515
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass134,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,533 miles
    Test number
    598909978396
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondensation both headlamps
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  6. Fail134,533 miles (+6,821)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,533 miles
    Test number
    647890473880
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondensation both headlamps
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted

  7. Pass127,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,712 miles
    Test number
    659842335241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,711 miles (+8,977)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,711 miles
    Test number
    782907246195
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass118,734 miles (+9,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    400855400792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass109,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    914591277083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail109,669 miles (+7,886)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,669 miles
    Test number
    253538261687
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass101,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,783 miles
    Test number
    704035834068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail101,783 miles (+8,820)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,783 miles
    Test number
    269450779340
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,963 miles (+7,873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,963 miles
    Test number
    428249355455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking Brake effort just passed (17%)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,090 miles (+7,192)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    655032234314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,898 miles (+4,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,898 miles
    Test number
    319829323305
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass73,349 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,349 miles
    Test number
    168668522318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,412 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,412 miles
    Test number
    789302921364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,154 miles (+3,781)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    67,154 miles
    Test number
    443760640389
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside inner steering rack joint has slight play

  20. Pass63,373 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,373 miles
    Test number
    601184449311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,727 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,727 miles
    Test number
    393425648390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,846 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,846 miles
    Test number
    651495657358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,835 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    48,835 miles
    Test number
    694556817092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,735 miles
    Test number
    142067916082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T51 BLJ

Does T51 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T51 BLJ expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T51 BLJ?
The MOT on T51 BLJ expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T51 BLJ done?
T51 BLJ was recorded at 151,116 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 6,357 miles a year.
Has T51 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 BLJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T51 BLJ 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 T51 BLJ find?
T51 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint, and 4 more.

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