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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T870 AJMMOT history

T870 AJM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
139,765 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 AJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 AJM was last recorded at 139,765 miles on 30 May 2023, 8,724 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,041 miles · 3 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
8,724 miles
Average per year
2,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,765 miles
  • 2020 – 131,041 miles
  • 2014 – 130,955 miles
  • 2013 – 127,109 miles
  • 2012 – 122,915 miles
  • 2011 – 119,020 miles
  • 2010 – 113,835 miles
  • 2009 – 107,429 miles
  • 2008 – 100,323 miles
  • 2007 – 93,769 miles
  • 2006 – 90,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,765 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,765 miles (+8,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,765 miles
    Test number
    200629245459
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,041 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,041 miles
    Test number
    300884821219
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface rust to suspension componants

  3. Pass130,955 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    130,955 miles
    Test number
    256049344485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,109 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,109 miles
    Test number
    758269143199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,101 miles (+4,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,101 miles
    Test number
    839387133131
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  6. Pass122,915 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,915 miles
    Test number
    349832032152
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail122,909 miles (+3,889)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,909 miles
    Test number
    878511032128
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass119,020 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,020 miles
    Test number
    797379331173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,835 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,835 miles
    Test number
    181785240174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,834 miles (+6,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,834 miles
    Test number
    602698330166
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass107,429 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    107,429 miles
    Test number
    880916649173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    562823748164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,323 miles (+6,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    253601448472
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass93,769 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    590519047147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,931 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    174976596466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp glass damaged

Questions about T870 AJM

Does T870 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T870 AJM expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T870 AJM?
The MOT on T870 AJM expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T870 AJM done?
T870 AJM was recorded at 139,765 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 2,848 miles a year.
Has T870 AJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 AJM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T870 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 T870 AJM find?
T870 AJM passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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