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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T798 SYJMOT history

T798 SYJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 161,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
161,320 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T798 SYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T798 SYJ was last recorded at 161,320 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 1,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,732 miles · 1 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
1,588 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,320 miles
  • 2020 – 159,732 miles
  • 2018 – 156,897 miles
  • 2016 – 154,290 miles
  • 2015 – 137,492 miles
  • 2014 – 127,251 miles
  • 2013 – 117,915 miles
  • 2012 – 113,013 miles
  • 2011 – 106,163 miles
  • 2010 – 96,895 miles
  • 2009 – 88,804 miles
  • 2008 – 82,274 miles
  • 2006 – 74,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,320 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes are also very rusty especially rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,320 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,320 miles
    Test number
    627067115520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,732 miles (+2,835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    159,732 miles
    Test number
    508104330406
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass156,897 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,897 miles
    Test number
    775539035886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes are also very rusty especially rear discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail156,597 miles (+2,307)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,597 miles
    Test number
    231344856730
    • MajorNearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes are also very rusty especially rear discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass154,290 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,290 miles
    Test number
    337308695622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front drivers side window not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Fail154,287 miles (+16,795)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,287 miles
    Test number
    700122607191
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken etc (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner slight play in steering rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass137,492 miles (+10,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,492 miles
    Test number
    419408101121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing noisy

  8. Pass127,251 miles (+9,336)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,251 miles
    Test number
    379083354037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass117,915 miles (+4,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,915 miles
    Test number
    176366143001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass113,013 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,013 miles
    Test number
    198381152455
    • NoteBoth head lamps have water in them

  11. Fail113,013 miles (+6,850)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,013 miles
    Test number
    826688042080
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth head lamps have water in them

  12. Pass106,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,163 miles
    Test number
    275173951068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,163 miles (+9,268)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,163 miles
    Test number
    127922851469
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail96,895 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    421763640012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  15. Pass96,895 miles (+8,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    821523440065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  16. Pass88,804 miles (+6,530)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    88,804 miles
    Test number
    311878059088
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteCondensation in headlamps

  17. Pass82,274 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    181216358452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStone chip to n/s/f headlamp glass
    • NoteVery slight play in steering rack

  18. Fail82,274 miles (+7,398)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,274 miles
    Test number
    700346158053
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStone chip to n/s/f headlamp glass
    • NoteVery slight play in steering rack

  19. Pass74,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    870739846367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T798 SYJ

Does T798 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T798 SYJ expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T798 SYJ?
The MOT on T798 SYJ expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T798 SYJ done?
T798 SYJ was recorded at 161,320 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has T798 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T798 SYJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T798 SYJ 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 T798 SYJ find?
T798 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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