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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T598 SPJMOT history

T598 SPJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
184,429 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T598 SPJ
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
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T598 SPJ was last recorded at 184,429 miles on 8 Jul 2023, 7,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,409 miles · 17 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,020 miles
Average per year
5,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,429 miles
  • 2020 – 177,409 miles
  • 2019 – 171,250 miles
  • 2018 – 162,768 miles
  • 2017 – 152,890 miles
  • 2016 – 146,349 miles
  • 2015 – 142,632 miles
  • 2014 – 138,305 miles
  • 2013 – 133,952 miles
  • 2012 – 128,786 miles
  • 2011 – 124,325 miles
  • 2010 – 118,865 miles
  • 2009 – 115,108 miles
  • 2008 – 107,319 miles
  • 2007 – 98,305 miles
  • 2006 – 89,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,429 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers and undertrays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Large chips in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Movement in both lower arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,429 miles (+7,020)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    184,429 miles
    Test number
    405003193285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass177,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    177,409 miles
    Test number
    546765009228
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SHOCKS WEAK
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH ARCHES CORRODED

  3. Fail177,406 miles (+6,156)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,406 miles
    Test number
    568971649647
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SHOCKS WEAK
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH ARCHES CORRODED

  4. Pass171,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,250 miles
    Test number
    294221849939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail171,250 miles (+8,482)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,250 miles
    Test number
    994526712164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass162,768 miles (+9,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    162,768 miles
    Test number
    479371328903
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres winter tyres

  7. Pass152,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,890 miles
    Test number
    956738429049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail152,890 miles (+6,541)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,890 miles
    Test number
    354368279393
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass146,349 miles (+3,717)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,349 miles
    Test number
    306524474876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,632 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,632 miles
    Test number
    939155737751
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays
    • AdvisoryLarge chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryMovement in both lower arm rear bushes
    • AdvisoryMovement in both lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryMovement in both sides of steering
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock bump stop cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate delaminating

  11. Fail142,626 miles (+4,321)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,626 miles
    Test number
    330847585896
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays
    • AdvisoryLarge chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryMovement in both lower arm rear bushes
    • AdvisoryMovement in both lower ball joints
    • AdvisoryMovement in both sides of steering
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock bump stop cover insecure
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate delaminating

  12. Pass138,305 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,305 miles
    Test number
    648091464246
    • NoteChips in windscreen

  13. Fail138,305 miles (+4,353)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,305 miles
    Test number
    589841264265
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteChips in the windscreen

  14. Pass133,952 miles (+5,166)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,952 miles
    Test number
    908039753271
    • NoteChips in the windscreen

  15. Pass128,786 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,786 miles
    Test number
    596853062277
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

  16. Fail128,786 miles (+4,461)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,786 miles
    Test number
    536112662279
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

  17. Pass124,325 miles (+5,460)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    124,325 miles
    Test number
    766906151238
    • NoteFront brake pads very low
    • NoteLarge chips in windscreen

  18. Pass118,865 miles (+3,757)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    383932550248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChips in the windscreen

  19. Pass115,108 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    332941869292
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower bull joint
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f & o/s/f lower arm rear bush
    • NoteStone chips in the windscreen

  20. Fail115,108 miles (+7,789)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,108 miles
    Test number
    370831769208
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteStone chips in the windscreen

  21. Pass107,319 miles (+9,014)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    600183168216
    • NoteChip in windsxcreen
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has deep cuts in the tread

  22. Pass98,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    780601567242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,305 miles (+8,585)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,305 miles
    Test number
    620630367225
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteStone chip in a zone

  24. Pass89,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    443007656210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T598 SPJ

Does T598 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T598 SPJ expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T598 SPJ?
The MOT on T598 SPJ expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T598 SPJ done?
T598 SPJ was recorded at 184,429 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2023, an average of 5,633 miles a year.
Has T598 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T598 SPJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T598 SPJ 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 T598 SPJ find?
T598 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2023 with 8 advisories: offside front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 5 more.

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