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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T940 GJMMOT history

T940 GJM is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2025
Mileage
140,778 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T940 GJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T940 GJM was last recorded at 140,778 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,717 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
5,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,778 miles
  • 2023 – 136,905 miles
  • 2022 – 133,405 miles
  • 2021 – 130,927 miles
  • 2020 – 126,694 miles
  • 2019 – 120,438 miles
  • 2018 – 114,822 miles
  • 2017 – 110,429 miles
  • 2016 – 105,824 miles
  • 2015 – 105,807 miles
  • 2014 – 99,595 miles
  • 2013 – 92,330 miles
  • 2012 – 87,470 miles
  • 2011 – 82,854 miles
  • 2010 – 72,471 miles
  • 2009 – 63,465 miles
  • 2008 – 56,324 miles
  • 2007 – 49,965 miles
  • 2006 – 42,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,778 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated
  • AdvisorySill trims fitted restricting viewRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,778 miles (+61)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,778 miles
    Test number
    671306070585
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section deteriorated
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted restricting view

  2. Fail140,717 miles (+3,812)1 dangerous2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    118551161656
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point/door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted restricting view

  3. Pass136,905 miles (+3,500)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,905 miles
    Test number
    921943908786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill trims fitted restricting view-suspect slight corrosion door sills
    • AdvisorySlight play detected at steering wheel

  4. Pass133,405 miles (+2,478)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,405 miles
    Test number
    309309615253
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,927 miles (+4,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,927 miles
    Test number
    760083634935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,694 miles (+4)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,694 miles
    Test number
    317268201550
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail126,690 miles (+6,252)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,690 miles
    Test number
    940051728040
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass120,438 miles (+5,616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,438 miles
    Test number
    209302112329
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted restricting view

  9. Pass114,822 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,822 miles
    Test number
    768691388468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay detected at steering wheel

  10. Fail114,815 miles (+4,386)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,815 miles
    Test number
    931110611252
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay detected at steering wheel

  11. Pass110,429 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,429 miles
    Test number
    279120151509
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail110,429 miles (+4,605)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,429 miles
    Test number
    453724183317
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass105,824 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    675092476190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWinscreen wipers are beginning to smear the screen

  14. Fail105,807 miles (+6,212)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,807 miles
    Test number
    393139172398
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass99,595 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,595 miles
    Test number
    577106304276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail99,594 miles (+7,264)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    837083204230
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass92,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    92,330 miles
    Test number
    499488053112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,330 miles (+4,860)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,330 miles
    Test number
    198855753115
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass87,470 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,470 miles
    Test number
    448536082198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,854 miles (+10,383)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    528848871142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,471 miles (+9,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    220372170125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass63,465 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,465 miles
    Test number
    310484959191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,464 miles (+7,140)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,464 miles
    Test number
    271233559140
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass56,324 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,324 miles
    Test number
    353924748140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,965 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    874735247188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,945 miles (+7,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,945 miles
    Test number
    273684147428
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,640 miles
    Test number
    214493856187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T940 GJM

Does T940 GJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T940 GJM expired on 11 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T940 GJM?
The MOT on T940 GJM expired on 11 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T940 GJM done?
T940 GJM was recorded at 140,778 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 5,419 miles a year.
Has T940 GJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T940 GJM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T940 GJM 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 T940 GJM find?
T940 GJM passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 11 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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