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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T7 TJGMOT history

T7 TJG is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
152,013 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 TJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 TJG was last recorded at 152,013 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2019: 143,019 miles, lower than 152,319 miles on 20 Oct 2018.

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
151,338 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
675 miles
Average per year
5,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,013 miles
  • 2024 – 151,338 miles
  • 2023 – 150,398 miles
  • 2022 – 149,651 miles
  • 2021 – 147,213 miles
  • 2020 – 144,566 miles
  • 2019 – 143,019 miles
  • 2018 – 152,319 miles
  • 2017 – 138,595 miles
  • 2016 – 133,671 miles
  • 2015 – 128,580 miles
  • 2014 – 124,319 miles
  • 2013 – 117,608 miles
  • 2012 – 100,875 miles
  • 2011 – 89,692 miles
  • 2010 – 80,740 miles
  • 2009 – 64,088 miles
  • 2008 – 60,691 miles
  • 2007 – 57,203 miles
  • 2006 – 51,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,013 miles (+675)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    152,013 miles
    Test number
    833259609551
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass151,338 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,338 miles
    Test number
    160653080854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,398 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,398 miles
    Test number
    944813441323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,651 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    149,651 miles
    Test number
    337709027895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,213 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,213 miles
    Test number
    140047685692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,566 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,566 miles
    Test number
    331952345223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring hanger (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met & requires adjustment/repair
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,019 miles (-9,300)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,019 miles
    Test number
    105547323437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,319 miles (+13,724)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,319 miles
    Test number
    608883646133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,595 miles
    Test number
    514105670645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail138,595 miles (+4,924)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,595 miles
    Test number
    415966449239
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass133,671 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    221971995678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    913860064452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    455632053760
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass124,319 miles (+6,711)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,319 miles
    Test number
    856383364299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDriver side steering arm has slight play

  15. Pass117,608 miles (+16,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,608 miles
    Test number
    378914763220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass100,875 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,875 miles
    Test number
    335020952454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail100,875 miles (+11,183)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,875 miles
    Test number
    106559042268
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail89,692 miles2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    387660231271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePower steering pipe from resevoir damp
    • NoteSlight roughness felt when rotating both rear wheels

  19. Pass89,692 miles (+8,952)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    787710331294
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NotePower steering pipe from resevoir damp
    • NoteSlight roughness felt when rotating both rear wheels

  20. Pass80,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,740 miles
    Test number
    260167110208
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail80,740 miles (+16,652)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,740 miles
    Test number
    294455410295
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass64,088 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,088 miles
    Test number
    443781499085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,691 miles (+3,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    643541128132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass57,203 miles (+5,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    653814467019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass51,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    844476706015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,456 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    790116706094
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON!
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on

Questions about T7 TJG

Does T7 TJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 TJG is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 TJG?
The MOT on T7 TJG is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 TJG done?
T7 TJG was recorded at 152,013 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,051 miles a year.
Has T7 TJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 TJG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T7 TJG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T7 TJG find?
T7 TJG passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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