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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T83 SYJMOT history

T83 SYJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
67,276 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 SYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 SYJ was last recorded at 67,276 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,246 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
2,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,276 miles
  • 2024 – 65,077 miles
  • 2023 – 63,135 miles
  • 2022 – 60,713 miles
  • 2021 – 58,781 miles
  • 2020 – 57,313 miles
  • 2019 – 56,089 miles
  • 2018 – 53,656 miles
  • 2017 – 50,666 miles
  • 2016 – 46,051 miles
  • 2015 – 42,855 miles
  • 2014 – 39,723 miles
  • 2013 – 36,683 miles
  • 2012 – 33,746 miles
  • 2011 – 32,223 miles
  • 2010 – 29,120 miles
  • 2009 – 26,239 miles
  • 2008 – 23,381 miles
  • 2007 – 20,692 miles
  • 2006 – 17,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,276 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,276 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    960110994850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,246 miles (+2,169)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,246 miles
    Test number
    664803090208
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass65,077 miles (+1,942)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    150691266059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underbody front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass63,135 miles (+2,422)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,135 miles
    Test number
    680963747756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass60,713 miles (+1,932)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    349976991188
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass58,781 miles (+1,468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    823532040612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass57,313 miles (+1,224)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,313 miles
    Test number
    331970774456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass56,089 miles (+2,433)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    462318930705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass53,656 miles (+2,990)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,656 miles
    Test number
    647974310560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe ferrule corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe ferrule corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass50,666 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    370493069564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail50,666 miles (+4,615)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    828802954570
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass46,051 miles (+3,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    343355864863
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass42,855 miles (+3,132)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    397459405495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass39,723 miles (+3,040)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    596390414276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass36,683 miles (+2,937)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    235838313273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass33,746 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,746 miles
    Test number
    898222322248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail33,746 miles (+1,523)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,746 miles
    Test number
    467459712203
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass32,223 miles (+3,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,223 miles
    Test number
    699734611271
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass29,120 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,120 miles
    Test number
    343052820487
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass26,239 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,239 miles
    Test number
    334216419418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass23,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,381 miles
    Test number
    202648118268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,381 miles (+2,689)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,381 miles
    Test number
    593618218249
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres split and cracked

  23. Pass20,692 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,692 miles
    Test number
    184569817210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,850 miles
    Test number
    341727426200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T83 SYJ

Does T83 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T83 SYJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T83 SYJ?
The MOT on T83 SYJ is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T83 SYJ done?
T83 SYJ was recorded at 67,276 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 2,551 miles a year.
Has T83 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 SYJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T83 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 T83 SYJ find?
T83 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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