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BMW 3 Series

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T559 LBJMOT history

T559 LBJ is a purple petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2022
Mileage
108,057 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2021
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T559 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T559 LBJ was last recorded at 108,057 miles on 18 Nov 2021, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,827 miles · 12 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
4,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 108,057 miles
  • 2020 – 107,827 miles
  • 2019 – 107,387 miles
  • 2017 – 107,231 miles
  • 2016 – 107,077 miles
  • 2015 – 103,420 miles
  • 2014 – 91,256 miles
  • 2012 – 79,358 miles
  • 2011 – 74,170 miles
  • 2010 – 70,547 miles
  • 2009 – 64,127 miles
  • 2008 – 57,494 miles
  • 2007 – 50,645 miles
  • 2006 – 44,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,057 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,057 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    336739713730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,827 miles (+440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,827 miles
    Test number
    980968378453
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass107,387 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,387 miles
    Test number
    200441515060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail107,386 miles (+155)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    588656879026
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass107,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    475018849129
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Fail107,231 miles (+140)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,231 miles
    Test number
    139550022159
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail107,091 miles (+14)14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,091 miles
    Test number
    907175462720
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside & offside (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested nearside & offside (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort nearside 15kgf no lock out & offside 20kgf no lock out (3.7.B.5a)

  8. Fail107,077 miles (+3,657)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,077 miles
    Test number
    683319065397
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass103,420 miles (+12,164)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,420 miles
    Test number
    945993325092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,256 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,256 miles
    Test number
    559884924022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroding ( front to rear)

  11. Fail91,214 miles (+11,856)1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    306240624034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroding ( front to rear)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge & close to wear indicators outer side wall cracking & outer side wall has acut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  12. Pass79,358 miles (+5,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    417653062231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass74,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    146393861276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,170 miles (+3,623)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    627673361276
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail70,547 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    112042570206
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass70,547 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,547 miles
    Test number
    811022670292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,127 miles (+6,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,127 miles
    Test number
    320633379293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass57,494 miles (+6,849)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    381760278417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,645 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,645 miles
    Test number
    392700777491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,286 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,286 miles
    Test number
    484845277072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    624909376002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,722 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    540999366056
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T559 LBJ

Does T559 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T559 LBJ expired on 17 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T559 LBJ?
The MOT on T559 LBJ expired on 17 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T559 LBJ done?
T559 LBJ was recorded at 108,057 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2021, an average of 4,036 miles a year.
Has T559 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T559 LBJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T559 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 T559 LBJ find?
T559 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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