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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T540 JTRMOT history

T540 JTR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2023
Mileage
178,895 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 JTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 JTR was last recorded at 178,895 miles on 10 Apr 2022, 470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,425 miles · 14 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
470 miles
Average per year
7,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,895 miles
  • 2021 – 178,425 miles
  • 2019 – 170,588 miles
  • 2018 – 164,680 miles
  • 2017 – 158,331 miles
  • 2016 – 143,960 miles
  • 2015 – 132,245 miles
  • 2014 – 126,489 miles
  • 2013 – 120,946 miles
  • 2012 – 118,382 miles
  • 2011 – 111,417 miles
  • 2010 – 92,764 miles
  • 2008 – 71,450 miles
  • 2007 – 60,587 miles
  • 2006 – 55,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,895 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm front ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryHandbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,895 miles (+470)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    178,895 miles
    Test number
    592013055486
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm front ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort weak, just met on RBT. Will need attention.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass178,425 miles (+7,837)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,425 miles
    Test number
    227458752150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. Both front lower arm rear bushes.
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort weak. Just met on RBT.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted under vehicle, cannot fully inspect.

  3. Pass170,588 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,588 miles
    Test number
    389103181835
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail170,588 miles (+5,908)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,588 miles
    Test number
    110461441581
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    164,680 miles
    Test number
    753324279792
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail164,679 miles (+6,348)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,679 miles
    Test number
    962262804658
    • MajorNearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass158,331 miles (+14,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    158,331 miles
    Test number
    657188042001
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn.suspension bushes worn

  8. Pass143,960 miles (+11,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,960 miles
    Test number
    597519841685
    • AdvisoryExhaust support weak

  9. Pass132,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    426951565175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,245 miles (+5,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,245 miles
    Test number
    238521865455
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass126,489 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,489 miles
    Test number
    849102224181
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteWear on front roll bar bushes

  12. Fail126,484 miles (+5,538)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,484 miles
    Test number
    287241424165
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight noise o/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteWear on front roll bar bushes

  13. Pass120,946 miles (+2,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,946 miles
    Test number
    589092323146
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass118,382 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    118,382 miles
    Test number
    745225522130
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  15. Fail118,382 miles (+6,965)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,382 miles
    Test number
    609654522131
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on

  16. Pass111,417 miles (+18,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,417 miles
    Test number
    206715621488
    • NoteO.s.r wheel arch corroded.

  17. Pass92,764 miles (+21,314)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,764 miles
    Test number
    882181680084
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to wear bars.
    • NoteN.s.f tyre worn on outer sidewall.

  18. Pass71,450 miles (+306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,450 miles
    Test number
    971557848215
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail71,144 miles (+10,557)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,144 miles
    Test number
    491560748231
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass60,587 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,587 miles
    Test number
    312103217246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,062 miles (+1,247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,062 miles
    Test number
    352165336295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    673188496145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    304198496192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,815 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    281398396478
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about T540 JTR

Does T540 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 JTR expired on 9 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 JTR?
The MOT on T540 JTR expired on 9 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 JTR done?
T540 JTR was recorded at 178,895 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2022, an average of 7,951 miles a year.
Has T540 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 JTR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T540 JTR 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 T540 JTR find?
T540 JTR passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm front ball joint.; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round., and 5 more.

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