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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T68 SYJMOT history

T68 SYJ is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
172,271 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 SYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T68 SYJ was last recorded at 172,271 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 2,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2006: 97,875 miles, lower than 933,058 miles on 27 May 2005.

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
169,656 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,271 miles
  • 2025 – 169,656 miles
  • 2024 – 165,339 miles
  • 2023 – 161,632 miles
  • 2022 – 157,935 miles
  • 2021 – 155,478 miles
  • 2020 – 151,968 miles
  • 2019 – 143,208 miles
  • 2018 – 135,775 miles
  • 2017 – 130,014 miles
  • 2016 – 124,988 miles
  • 2015 – 124,987 miles
  • 2012 – 122,372 miles
  • 2011 – 119,239 miles
  • 2010 – 115,895 miles
  • 2009 – 112,068 miles
  • 2008 – 108,212 miles
  • 2007 – 103,712 miles
  • 2006 – 97,875 miles
  • 2005 – 933,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,271 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,271 miles (+2,615)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    172,271 miles
    Test number
    197047630720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass169,656 miles (+4,317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,656 miles
    Test number
    342133594538
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake wear lead slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
    • AdvisoryUndercover rubbing on prop shaft

  3. Pass165,339 miles (+3,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,339 miles
    Test number
    214593543233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,632 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,632 miles
    Test number
    407356949678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail161,622 miles (+3,687)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,622 miles
    Test number
    356259095640
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,935 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,935 miles
    Test number
    252917287252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,478 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,478 miles
    Test number
    371374065938
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass151,968 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,968 miles
    Test number
    473090182543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,208 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,208 miles
    Test number
    999790393314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail143,000 miles (+7,225)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,000 miles
    Test number
    392584932878
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass135,775 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,775 miles
    Test number
    879083415935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,014 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    731272101710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,988 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,988 miles
    Test number
    751900520294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,987 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    846065575189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,372 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    122,372 miles
    Test number
    656228372157
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing bias on inner edges + Condensation in o/s headlamp + N/s handbrake performance very low

  16. Fail122,372 miles (+3,133)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,372 miles
    Test number
    497158472197
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing bias on inner edges + Condensation in o/s headlamp + N/s handbrake performance very low

  17. Pass119,239 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,239 miles
    Test number
    385560881114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass115,895 miles (+1)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,895 miles
    Test number
    871457380142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight lump in n/s/f tyre

  19. Fail115,894 miles (+3,826)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,894 miles
    Test number
    601273780185
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight lump in n/s/f tyre

  20. Pass112,068 miles (+3,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    112,068 miles
    Test number
    642483979101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass108,212 miles (+4,500)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,212 miles
    Test number
    430874688170
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass103,712 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    603228377109
    • NoteSteel brake pipes from flexibles to front starting to corrode

  23. Fail103,712 miles (+5,837)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,712 miles
    Test number
    301917177149
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSteel brake pipes from flexibles to front starting to corrode

  24. Pass97,875 miles (-835,183)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    97,875 miles
    Test number
    520651186103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust shield loose

  25. Pass933,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    933,058 miles
    Test number
    192007045194
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T68 SYJ

Does T68 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T68 SYJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T68 SYJ?
The MOT on T68 SYJ is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T68 SYJ done?
T68 SYJ was recorded at 172,271 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026.
Has T68 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 SYJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T68 SYJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T68 SYJ find?
T68 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 1 more.

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