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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T557 NJNMOT history

T557 NJN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
213,755 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 NJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 NJN was last recorded at 213,755 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,299 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
456 miles
Average per year
7,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,755 miles
  • 2024 – 213,299 miles
  • 2023 – 212,355 miles
  • 2022 – 211,960 miles
  • 2021 – 211,382 miles
  • 2019 – 202,455 miles
  • 2018 – 190,909 miles
  • 2017 – 178,092 miles
  • 2016 – 165,788 miles
  • 2015 – 162,214 miles
  • 2014 – 160,140 miles
  • 2013 – 148,708 miles
  • 2012 – 133,641 miles
  • 2011 – 121,297 miles
  • 2010 – 107,909 miles
  • 2009 – 95,503 miles
  • 2007 – 86,323 miles
  • 2006 – 79,129 miles
  • 2005 – 71,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,755 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor board

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Body has slight corrosion floor board (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,755 miles (+456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    213,755 miles
    Test number
    409400330850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass213,299 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    213,299 miles
    Test number
    189806595618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass212,355 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    212,355 miles
    Test number
    733367538883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass211,960 miles (+578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    211,960 miles
    Test number
    934164446801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass211,382 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    211,382 miles
    Test number
    897276031610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail211,293 miles (+8,838)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,293 miles
    Test number
    745311079584
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass202,455 miles (+11,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    202,455 miles
    Test number
    135904501600
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass190,909 miles (+459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    190,909 miles
    Test number
    225841619659
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor board (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail190,450 miles (+12,358)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,450 miles
    Test number
    553560563116
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor board (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass178,092 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    178,092 miles
    Test number
    778194697307
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion floor board (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail178,028 miles (+12,240)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,028 miles
    Test number
    538719686070
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion floor board (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass165,788 miles (+3,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    165,788 miles
    Test number
    405522298465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

  13. Pass162,214 miles (+2,074)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,214 miles
    Test number
    816315755184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  14. Pass160,140 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    160,140 miles
    Test number
    139494354130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,113 miles (+11,405)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,113 miles
    Test number
    726248144176
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass148,708 miles (+15,067)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    148,708 miles
    Test number
    827196963045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass133,641 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    133,641 miles
    Test number
    686680362009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,629 miles (+12,332)1 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,629 miles
    Test number
    536606152015
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  19. Pass121,297 miles (+13,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    121,297 miles
    Test number
    876305131006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass107,909 miles (+12,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,909 miles
    Test number
    764115430029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass95,503 miles (+9,180)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,503 miles
    Test number
    592084239033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,323 miles (+7,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,323 miles
    Test number
    261479937327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass79,129 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,129 miles
    Test number
    790964506303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,304 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    71,304 miles
    Test number
    424668685298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T557 NJN

Does T557 NJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T557 NJN expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T557 NJN?
The MOT on T557 NJN expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T557 NJN done?
T557 NJN was recorded at 213,755 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 7,151 miles a year.
Has T557 NJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 NJN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T557 NJN 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 T557 NJN find?
T557 NJN passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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