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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T545 RNJMOT history

T545 RNJ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2022
Mileage
136,165 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 RNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T545 RNJ was last recorded at 136,165 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,163 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 136,165 miles
  • 2020 – 125,713 miles
  • 2019 – 122,791 miles
  • 2018 – 115,864 miles
  • 2017 – 111,609 miles
  • 2015 – 108,799 miles
  • 2014 – 106,202 miles
  • 2013 – 102,437 miles
  • 2012 – 99,761 miles
  • 2011 – 95,560 miles
  • 2010 – 86,906 miles
  • 2009 – 74,254 miles
  • 2008 – 56,713 miles
  • 2007 – 46,330 miles
  • 2006 – 36,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,165 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to failure criteria

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,165 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,165 miles
    Test number
    171133053929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,163 miles (+10,450)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,163 miles
    Test number
    490622821853
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,713 miles (+2,922)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,713 miles
    Test number
    356566839478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,791 miles (+76)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,791 miles
    Test number
    365261535194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sills, both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joiner to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to failure criteria (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail122,715 miles (+6,851)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,715 miles
    Test number
    159347241552
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded final section between both flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush slightly deteriorated - no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joiner to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to failure criteria (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort slightly reduced

  6. Pass115,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    221708427799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,864 miles (+4,255)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,864 miles
    Test number
    562854042888
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass111,609 miles (+2,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,609 miles
    Test number
    526622546512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass108,799 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,799 miles
    Test number
    369372254889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,789 miles (+2,587)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,789 miles
    Test number
    207201728155
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass106,202 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    468328414321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,437 miles (+2,676)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,437 miles
    Test number
    476828503362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play inner rack joints

  13. Pass99,761 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    695631122328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail99,749 miles (+4,189)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    968170422346
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass95,560 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,560 miles
    Test number
    809708721354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,553 miles (+8,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    849396651258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    150557860207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,906 miles (+12,652)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,906 miles
    Test number
    172547360278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass74,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    281371179274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,253 miles (+17,540)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    501011279266
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass56,713 miles (+10,383)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,713 miles
    Test number
    812983918173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,330 miles (+9,923)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,330 miles
    Test number
    752023617104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,407 miles
    Test number
    422034216109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T545 RNJ

Does T545 RNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T545 RNJ expired on 3 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T545 RNJ?
The MOT on T545 RNJ expired on 3 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T545 RNJ done?
T545 RNJ was recorded at 136,165 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 6,423 miles a year.
Has T545 RNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 RNJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T545 RNJ 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 T545 RNJ find?
T545 RNJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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