
BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T546 LBJMOT history
T546 LBJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 121,859 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,232 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T546 LBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T546 LBJ was last recorded at 121,859 miles on 29 May 2025, 1,432 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 120,427 miles · 20 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,432 miles
- Average per year
- 2,232 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,859 miles
- 2024 – 120,427 miles
- 2023 – 120,277 miles
- 2022 – 119,880 miles
- 2021 – 119,355 miles
- 2020 – 119,013 miles
- 2019 – 118,731 miles
- 2018 – 118,285 miles
- 2017 – 117,762 miles
- 2016 – 116,770 miles
- 2015 – 115,959 miles
- 2014 – 114,887 miles
- 2013 – 111,859 miles
- 2012 – 108,375 miles
- 2011 – 105,473 miles
- 2010 – 103,255 miles
- 2009 – 98,978 miles
- 2008 – 94,094 miles
- 2007 – 86,511 miles
- 2006 – 78,946 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront bumper diffuser damaged
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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,859 miles (+1,432)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 121,859 miles
- Test number
- 341642207089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper diffuser damaged
Pass120,427 miles (+150)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,427 miles
- Test number
- 220343450391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing panel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBumper lower diffuser damaged
Pass120,277 miles (+397)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 120,277 miles
- Test number
- 429713121789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing mounting plate on inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass119,880 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 119,880 miles
- Test number
- 805892965873
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail119,880 miles (+525)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,880 miles
- Test number
- 249581855539
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper suspension arm inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,355 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 119,355 miles
- Test number
- 819626784919
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail119,355 miles (+342)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,355 miles
- Test number
- 674780024321
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,013 miles (+282)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 119,013 miles
- Test number
- 138829323876
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,731 miles (+446)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 118,731 miles
- Test number
- 702294640363
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,285 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 118,285 miles
- Test number
- 211839606091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,283 miles (+521)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,283 miles
- Test number
- 664575801051
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass117,762 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 117,762 miles
- Test number
- 365032541230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail117,762 miles (+992)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,762 miles
- Test number
- 995121574744
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass116,770 miles (+811)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 116,770 miles
- Test number
- 992007996122
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass115,959 miles (+1,072)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 115,959 miles
- Test number
- 659630395042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass114,887 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 114,887 miles
- Test number
- 915697474039
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail114,879 miles (+3,020)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,879 miles
- Test number
- 406863474062
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass111,859 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 111,859 miles
- Test number
- 188386283056
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside rear tyre bold on inner edge
Fail111,859 miles (+3,484)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,859 miles
- Test number
- 777206583067
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside rear tyre bold on inner edge
Pass108,375 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 108,375 miles
- Test number
- 167016682083
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise corrosion on offside front outer body sill but not within prescribed area
Fail108,375 miles (+2,902)5 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,375 miles
- Test number
- 106975772499
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise corrosion on offside front outer body sill but not within prescribed area
Pass105,473 miles (+2,218)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 105,473 miles
- Test number
- 997076071022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,255 miles (+4,277)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 103,255 miles
- Test number
- 482195870000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass98,978 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 98,978 miles
- Test number
- 673006579065
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail98,978 miles (+4,884)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,978 miles
- Test number
- 541836579062
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass94,094 miles (+144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 94,094 miles
- Test number
- 631481178027
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail93,950 miles (+7,439)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,950 miles
- Test number
- 280906468069
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass86,511 miles (+311)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 86,511 miles
- Test number
- 741270087095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,200 miles (+7,254)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,200 miles
- Test number
- 452135967046
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,946 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 78,946 miles
- Test number
- 393596166013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T546 LBJ
- Does T546 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T546 LBJ expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T546 LBJ?
- The MOT on T546 LBJ expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T546 LBJ done?
- T546 LBJ was recorded at 121,859 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
- Has T546 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T546 LBJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on T546 LBJ 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 T546 LBJ find?
- T546 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 13 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 10 more.
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