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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T837 AJMMOT history

T837 AJM is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
92,948 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T837 AJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T837 AJM was last recorded at 92,948 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,109 miles · 30 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
839 miles
Average per year
1,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,948 miles
  • 2022 – 92,109 miles
  • 2021 – 91,552 miles
  • 2020 – 91,260 miles
  • 2019 – 90,645 miles
  • 2018 – 89,302 miles
  • 2017 – 87,597 miles
  • 2016 – 86,112 miles
  • 2015 – 85,096 miles
  • 2014 – 83,705 miles
  • 2013 – 82,390 miles
  • 2012 – 80,408 miles
  • 2011 – 78,484 miles
  • 2010 – 76,218 miles
  • 2009 – 74,987 miles
  • 2008 – 73,301 miles
  • 2007 – 71,779 miles
  • 2006 – 69,541 miles
  • 2005 – 67,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,948 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cannot fully close (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,948 miles (+839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    92,948 miles
    Test number
    213987729905
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cannot fully close (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    214499816583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,109 miles (+557)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,109 miles
    Test number
    861906466987
    • MajorOffside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,552 miles
    Test number
    151886406748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,552 miles (+292)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,552 miles
    Test number
    231276688090
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,260 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    259257367033
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail91,259 miles (+614)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,259 miles
    Test number
    763462665214
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,645 miles (+25)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,645 miles
    Test number
    435802618942
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail90,620 miles (+1,318)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,620 miles
    Test number
    323541480541
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,302 miles (+1,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    544895354485
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension arm bushes

  11. Pass87,597 miles (+1,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,597 miles
    Test number
    301433314143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryDamage noted to bonnet but can be securely closed

  12. Pass86,112 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    118656548602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,096 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,096 miles
    Test number
    631914089180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,705 miles (+1,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    377305434200
    • NoteCorrosion developing on nearside rear metal brake pipe from flexi hose

  15. Pass82,390 miles (+1,982)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,390 miles
    Test number
    727746333206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass80,408 miles (+1,924)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    765045042265
    • NoteCorrosion developing to nearside rear metal beake pipe at flexi hose

  17. Fail78,484 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    457346741263
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass78,484 miles (+2,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,484 miles
    Test number
    776676941247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass76,218 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    344447940261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,987 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,987 miles
    Test number
    510411349277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,301 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    502476548243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,779 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    692163547223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,541 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    793355646220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,736 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,736 miles
    Test number
    301380055405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,687 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    220656845271
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T837 AJM

Does T837 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T837 AJM expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T837 AJM?
The MOT on T837 AJM expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T837 AJM done?
T837 AJM was recorded at 92,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 1,407 miles a year.
Has T837 AJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T837 AJM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T837 AJM 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 T837 AJM find?
T837 AJM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes both sides; offside front bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated cannot fully close; rear lower oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted.

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