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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T552 BLJMOT history

T552 BLJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
121,516 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T552 BLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T552 BLJ was last recorded at 121,516 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,503 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,013 miles
Average per year
3,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,516 miles
  • 2025 – 120,503 miles
  • 2024 – 118,306 miles
  • 2023 – 115,977 miles
  • 2022 – 112,659 miles
  • 2021 – 109,495 miles
  • 2020 – 106,179 miles
  • 2019 – 102,993 miles
  • 2018 – 99,711 miles
  • 2017 – 95,642 miles
  • 2016 – 91,376 miles
  • 2015 – 88,127 miles
  • 2014 – 85,531 miles
  • 2013 – 83,017 miles
  • 2012 – 80,566 miles
  • 2011 – 78,221 miles
  • 2010 – 74,656 miles
  • 2009 – 71,937 miles
  • 2008 – 68,952 miles
  • 2007 – 65,412 miles
  • 2006 – 59,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,516 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,516 miles (+1,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    121,516 miles
    Test number
    235096138986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    120,503 miles
    Test number
    822991155695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side slightly rusted

  3. Fail120,503 miles (+2,197)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,503 miles
    Test number
    543147537690
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side slightly rusted

  4. Pass118,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    725964005787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,306 miles (+2,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,306 miles
    Test number
    753196176911
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,977 miles (+3,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,977 miles
    Test number
    702983380673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,659 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,659 miles
    Test number
    250222616857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,495 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    486486512576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,179 miles (+3,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,179 miles
    Test number
    490993014106
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to offside front jacking point

  10. Pass102,993 miles (+3,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,993 miles
    Test number
    550521048310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass99,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    326307456541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail99,711 miles (+4,069)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,711 miles
    Test number
    719309898116
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,642 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    627254042381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,376 miles
    Test number
    501722996867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail91,375 miles (+3,248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,375 miles
    Test number
    621978107782
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,127 miles (+2,596)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,127 miles
    Test number
    216380215123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,531 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    85,531 miles
    Test number
    867135314178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,017 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,017 miles
    Test number
    937408323131
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteFront pads worn

  19. Fail83,017 miles (+2,451)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,017 miles
    Test number
    196558523141
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteFront pads worn

  20. Pass80,566 miles (+2,345)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    398705022134
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  21. Pass78,221 miles (+3,565)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    509409321164
    • NoteN/s/f link pin bush split
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald on edges and close to limit
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

  22. Pass74,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,656 miles
    Test number
    573406720105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,655 miles (+2,718)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,655 miles
    Test number
    761016220146
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass71,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,937 miles
    Test number
    603516229192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    732596029155
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  26. Pass68,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,952 miles
    Test number
    264247228434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail68,951 miles (+3,539)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,951 miles
    Test number
    103417428194
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass65,412 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    484439827166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail65,369 miles (+6,235)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    852084327157
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f roll bar drop link starting to split
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  30. Pass59,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,134 miles
    Test number
    253988426159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T552 BLJ

Does T552 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T552 BLJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T552 BLJ?
The MOT on T552 BLJ is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T552 BLJ done?
T552 BLJ was recorded at 121,516 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,079 miles a year.
Has T552 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T552 BLJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T552 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 T552 BLJ find?
T552 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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