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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T62 BLJMOT history

T62 BLJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,440 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T62 BLJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T62 BLJ was last recorded at 82,440 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,831 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
3,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,440 miles
  • 2024 – 81,831 miles
  • 2023 – 81,824 miles
  • 2022 – 79,664 miles
  • 2021 – 75,975 miles
  • 2020 – 73,482 miles
  • 2015 – 62,025 miles
  • 2014 – 49,793 miles
  • 2013 – 40,293 miles
  • 2012 – 30,800 miles
  • 2011 – 20,134 miles
  • 2010 – 15,314 miles
  • 2009 – 15,168 miles
  • 2008 – 15,022 miles
  • 2007 – 14,796 miles
  • 2006 – 14,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,440 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    765301574011
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail82,440 miles (+609)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,440 miles
    Test number
    903614735701
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass81,831 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,831 miles
    Test number
    280180962488
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively BOTH (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on the inside & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass81,824 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,824 miles
    Test number
    491892822737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,664 miles (+3,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,664 miles
    Test number
    340183737954
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,975 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    75,975 miles
    Test number
    277435588898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,482 miles (+11,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,482 miles
    Test number
    301071018986
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass62,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    440274486357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,025 miles (+12,232)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    377388668321
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass49,793 miles (+9,492)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,793 miles
    Test number
    385799534359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,301 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,301 miles
    Test number
    777922514165
    • NoteBoth front headlamp lenses have slight missting/dampness.

  12. Fail40,293 miles (+9,493)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,293 miles
    Test number
    567688443337
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre brake light not working
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteMetal brake pipe to n/s/r hose corroded

  13. Pass30,800 miles (+10,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,800 miles
    Test number
    657760352313
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount is broken but still secure,
    • NoteSlight play in offside front susspension lower ball joint and possibly in inner rack joint too,

  14. Pass20,134 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,134 miles
    Test number
    336137351381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,495 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    16,495 miles
    Test number
    985667401011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,314 miles (+146)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,314 miles
    Test number
    463404600074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHandbrake lever handle damaged

  17. Fail15,168 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,168 miles
    Test number
    290345409019
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass15,168 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,168 miles
    Test number
    603105709063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,022 miles
    Test number
    454744308043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,022 miles (+226)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,022 miles
    Test number
    232493808049
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass14,796 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,796 miles
    Test number
    240714907099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,088 miles
    Test number
    172093516402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T62 BLJ

Does T62 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T62 BLJ is valid until 15 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T62 BLJ?
The MOT on T62 BLJ is valid until 15 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T62 BLJ done?
T62 BLJ was recorded at 82,440 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 3,460 miles a year.
Has T62 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T62 BLJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T62 BLJ 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 T62 BLJ find?
T62 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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