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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

T800 LJHMOT history

T800 LJH is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 271,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
271,909 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T800 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T800 LJH was last recorded at 271,909 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,905 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
10,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 271,909 miles
  • 2025 – 254,990 miles
  • 2024 – 250,371 miles
  • 2023 – 247,053 miles
  • 2021 – 247,040 miles
  • 2020 – 229,833 miles
  • 2019 – 220,346 miles
  • 2018 – 208,868 miles
  • 2017 – 191,329 miles
  • 2016 – 173,450 miles
  • 2015 – 156,170 miles
  • 2014 – 138,665 miles
  • 2013 – 127,664 miles
  • 2012 – 119,632 miles
  • 2011 – 113,348 miles
  • 2010 – 100,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,909 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,909 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    271,909 miles
    Test number
    246503781752
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail271,905 miles (+16,915)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,905 miles
    Test number
    631927339331
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass254,990 miles (+4,619)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    254,990 miles
    Test number
    835797997486
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass250,371 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    250,371 miles
    Test number
    578029857959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass247,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    247,053 miles
    Test number
    747776545408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail247,051 miles (+11)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,051 miles
    Test number
    291757307018
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  7. Fail247,040 miles (+17,207)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,040 miles
    Test number
    287014171351
    • MajorNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir intake hose loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  8. Pass229,833 miles (+9,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    229,833 miles
    Test number
    815432358988
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass220,346 miles (+11,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    220,346 miles
    Test number
    403331258207
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass208,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    208,868 miles
    Test number
    236942697491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc back plate missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail206,867 miles (+15,538)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,867 miles
    Test number
    415413300319
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front brake disc back plate missing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass191,329 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    191,329 miles
    Test number
    967158738684
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail191,329 miles (+17,879)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,329 miles
    Test number
    611697288510
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass173,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    173,450 miles
    Test number
    369290114117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail173,450 miles (+17,280)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,450 miles
    Test number
    652377245281
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass156,170 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    156,170 miles
    Test number
    848164055128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail156,169 miles (+17,504)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,169 miles
    Test number
    979664255153
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass138,665 miles (+11,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    138,665 miles
    Test number
    727045204133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,664 miles (+8,032)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,664 miles
    Test number
    207092203175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass119,632 miles (+6,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,632 miles
    Test number
    219838012127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass113,348 miles (+13,020)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    113,348 miles
    Test number
    159360921107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,328 miles (+8,932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,328 miles
    Test number
    352595780451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,396 miles
    Test number
    841497900020
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T800 LJH

Does T800 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T800 LJH is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T800 LJH?
The MOT on T800 LJH is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T800 LJH done?
T800 LJH was recorded at 271,909 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 10,849 miles a year.
Has T800 LJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T800 LJH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T800 LJH 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 T800 LJH find?
T800 LJH passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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