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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T603 SPJMOT history

T603 SPJ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jan 2024
Mileage
171,645 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T603 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T603 SPJ was last recorded at 171,645 miles on 9 Jan 2024, 9,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,853 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
9,792 miles
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,645 miles
  • 2023 – 161,853 miles
  • 2022 – 159,204 miles
  • 2020 – 157,711 miles
  • 2019 – 145,622 miles
  • 2018 – 138,113 miles
  • 2017 – 132,416 miles
  • 2016 – 124,139 miles
  • 2015 – 123,930 miles
  • 2012 – 121,780 miles
  • 2011 – 119,453 miles
  • 2010 – 116,309 miles
  • 2009 – 111,884 miles
  • 2008 – 100,612 miles
  • 2007 – 83,941 miles
  • 2006 – 72,550 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail171,645 miles
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 bulbs inop

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly chafed both perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail171,645 miles (+9,792)1 major3 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,645 miles
    Test number
    873142811665
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front brake pipes Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass161,853 miles (+2,649)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    161,853 miles
    Test number
    619263009853
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,204 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    687636217927
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage to plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail159,202 miles (+1,491)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,202 miles
    Test number
    967269092604
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage to plate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bush has minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass157,711 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,711 miles
    Test number
    383808969705
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail157,710 miles (+12,088)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,710 miles
    Test number
    195267979678
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant lean from lower pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 out of 2 bulbs inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass145,622 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,622 miles
    Test number
    891618340444
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  8. Fail145,622 miles (+7,509)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,622 miles
    Test number
    513313426976
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly chafed both perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  9. Pass138,113 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,113 miles
    Test number
    928018513362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail138,113 miles (+5,697)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,113 miles
    Test number
    413972380232
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass132,416 miles (+8,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,416 miles
    Test number
    825411036040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass124,139 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,139 miles
    Test number
    744514631731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,930 miles (+2,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,930 miles
    Test number
    285709795099
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn

  14. Pass121,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    429681932460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail121,780 miles (+2,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,780 miles
    Test number
    925971832381
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass119,453 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    119,453 miles
    Test number
    359742011303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,309 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    403930170289
    • NoteOffside adn nearside rear metal brake pipes not in their original securing clips but are secure
    • NoteOffside headlamp pattern vague

  18. Fail116,309 miles (+291)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,309 miles
    Test number
    982310970285
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs worn
    • NoteOffside adn nearside rear metal brake pipes not in their original securing clips but are secure
    • NoteOffside headlamp pattern vague
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads worn very low

  19. Fail116,018 miles (+4,134)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,018 miles
    Test number
    572067560129
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear metal brake pipes are not in original securing clips but are secure
    • NoteOffside front headlamp pattern vague
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass111,884 miles (+11,272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,884 miles
    Test number
    994586549128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,612 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    100,612 miles
    Test number
    740485358183
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail100,605 miles (+16,664)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    533812758181
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    841269267119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,941 miles (+11,391)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,941 miles
    Test number
    282399067141
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass72,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,550 miles
    Test number
    791774856105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T603 SPJ

Does T603 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T603 SPJ expired on 12 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T603 SPJ?
The MOT on T603 SPJ expired on 12 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T603 SPJ done?
T603 SPJ was recorded at 171,645 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2024, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has T603 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T603 SPJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T603 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 T603 SPJ find?
T603 SPJ failed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2024 with 1 major defect, 3 minor defects and 17 advisories: rear rear fog lamp not working; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 18 more.

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