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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T526 VJNMOT history

T526 VJN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 208,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2023
Mileage
208,860 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 VJN
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2023
Latest MOT test
12 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 VJN was last recorded at 208,860 miles on 12 May 2022, 3,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,553 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
3,307 miles
Average per year
10,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,860 miles
  • 2020 – 205,553 miles
  • 2019 – 202,853 miles
  • 2018 – 198,347 miles
  • 2017 – 193,322 miles
  • 2016 – 191,309 miles
  • 2015 – 187,203 miles
  • 2013 – 183,548 miles
  • 2012 – 169,819 miles
  • 2011 – 147,250 miles
  • 2010 – 120,761 miles
  • 2009 – 83,788 miles
  • 2008 – 57,771 miles
  • 2007 – 43,505 miles
  • 2006 – 38,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,860 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both nearside & offside lower suspension weakened / slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine oil leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine oil level overfilled

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,860 miles (+3,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    208,860 miles
    Test number
    396453263520
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass205,553 miles (+2,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    205,553 miles
    Test number
    402278173503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass202,853 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,853 miles
    Test number
    459696312683
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail202,852 miles (+4,505)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,852 miles
    Test number
    720681534101
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass198,347 miles (+5,025)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    198,347 miles
    Test number
    456454893653
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack assembly
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe / joint / calmps (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak expansion bottle areas
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces worn / grooved (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low edge tread depth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces rusty/ corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass193,322 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    193,322 miles
    Test number
    767557669279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass191,309 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    191,309 miles
    Test number
    394541033307
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside lower suspension weakened / slight movement
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level overfilled

  8. Fail191,300 miles (+4,097)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,300 miles
    Test number
    476419377079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides / pair / set / sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside lower suspension weakened / slight movement
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level overfilled

  9. Pass187,203 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    187,203 miles
    Test number
    219442215013
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery weakened

  10. Fail187,203 miles (+3,655)1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,203 miles
    Test number
    345662415048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery weakened

  11. Pass183,548 miles (+13,729)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    183,548 miles
    Test number
    546124053383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear diff unit oil leaking

  12. Pass169,819 miles (+22,569)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    169,819 miles
    Test number
    547834402359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail147,250 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    125353921382
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDiff oil leak.

  14. Pass147,250 miles (+26,489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    206363821322
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDiff oil leak.

  15. Pass120,761 miles (+36,973)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,761 miles
    Test number
    344431220377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass83,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    173527529122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,788 miles (+26,017)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,788 miles
    Test number
    781927029157
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass57,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    974593128172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,771 miles (+14,266)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    563183228163
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  20. Pass43,505 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    383271537186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,238 miles
    Test number
    542238726137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 VJN

Does T526 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T526 VJN expired on 11 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T526 VJN?
The MOT on T526 VJN expired on 11 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T526 VJN done?
T526 VJN was recorded at 208,860 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2022, an average of 10,657 miles a year.
Has T526 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 VJN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T526 VJN 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 T526 VJN find?
T526 VJN passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2022 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive from engine; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear frame rusty; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres.

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