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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T586 BFJMOT history

T586 BFJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,654 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T586 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T586 BFJ was last recorded at 114,654 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2022: 114,364 miles, lower than 153,607 miles on 11 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,366 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
3,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,654 miles
  • 2022 – 114,366 miles
  • 2021 – 153,607 miles
  • 2020 – 149,773 miles
  • 2019 – 141,624 miles
  • 2018 – 133,776 miles
  • 2017 – 128,020 miles
  • 2016 – 120,386 miles
  • 2015 – 113,516 miles
  • 2014 – 108,001 miles
  • 2013 – 102,740 miles
  • 2012 – 95,254 miles
  • 2011 – 88,719 miles
  • 2010 – 81,684 miles
  • 2009 – 73,492 miles
  • 2008 – 61,045 miles
  • 2007 – 52,304 miles
  • 2006 – 48,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,654 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front jacking point rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,654 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    511531577674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail114,654 miles (+288)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,654 miles
    Test number
    457265756331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass114,366 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,366 miles
    Test number
    857269165757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail114,364 miles (-39,243)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,364 miles
    Test number
    185363155481
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass153,607 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    153,607 miles
    Test number
    880567095475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail153,576 miles (+3,803)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,576 miles
    Test number
    226616213098
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass149,773 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,773 miles
    Test number
    437397775260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail149,771 miles (+8,147)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,771 miles
    Test number
    894895140477
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,624 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,624 miles
    Test number
    447463777379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,776 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,776 miles
    Test number
    723330212506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,760 miles (+5,740)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,760 miles
    Test number
    168471718625
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass128,020 miles (+7,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,020 miles
    Test number
    443099647172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check sills due to side skirts fitted

  13. Pass120,386 miles (+6,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,386 miles
    Test number
    364885871819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail113,516 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    929591965146
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass113,516 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,516 miles
    Test number
    966311565149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,001 miles (+5,261)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,001 miles
    Test number
    386944284138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

  17. Pass102,740 miles (+7,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,740 miles
    Test number
    847845883166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass95,254 miles (+6,535)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,254 miles
    Test number
    556014982183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear of car sits lower than oppisite side

  19. Pass88,719 miles (+7,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,719 miles
    Test number
    677349361196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass81,684 miles (+8,192)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,684 miles
    Test number
    912561680105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass73,492 miles (+12,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    520381789122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass61,045 miles (+8,741)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    451581378059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass52,304 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,304 miles
    Test number
    470848447057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,299 miles (+4,146)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,299 miles
    Test number
    144536847435
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass48,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    154056496095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,153 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    723056796014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about T586 BFJ

Does T586 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T586 BFJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T586 BFJ?
The MOT on T586 BFJ is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T586 BFJ done?
T586 BFJ was recorded at 114,654 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,264 miles a year.
Has T586 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T586 BFJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T586 BFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T586 BFJ find?
T586 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides.

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