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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T948 AJBMOT history

T948 AJB is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2024
Mileage
142,752 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,211 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T948 AJB
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T948 AJB was last recorded at 142,752 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,685 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
4,211 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,752 miles
  • 2022 – 135,110 miles
  • 2021 – 132,590 miles
  • 2020 – 128,870 miles
  • 2019 – 126,802 miles
  • 2018 – 123,737 miles
  • 2017 – 120,794 miles
  • 2016 – 118,616 miles
  • 2015 – 113,167 miles
  • 2014 – 108,737 miles
  • 2013 – 104,756 miles
  • 2012 – 100,217 miles
  • 2011 – 94,392 miles
  • 2010 – 90,181 miles
  • 2009 – 85,650 miles
  • 2008 – 80,380 miles
  • 2007 – 76,231 miles
  • 2006 – 69,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,752 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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,752 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    142,752 miles
    Test number
    633980083264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,685 miles (+7,575)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,685 miles
    Test number
    186821175861
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,110 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    135,110 miles
    Test number
    432681780760
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail135,104 miles (+2,514)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,104 miles
    Test number
    476102541983
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass132,590 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,590 miles
    Test number
    153196515358
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  6. Fail132,544 miles (+3,674)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,544 miles
    Test number
    149737124907
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  7. Pass128,870 miles (+2,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    443071858969
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  8. Pass126,802 miles (+3,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,802 miles
    Test number
    149339382422
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  9. Pass123,737 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,737 miles
    Test number
    932405990962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,794 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,794 miles
    Test number
    154367365204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  11. Pass118,616 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,616 miles
    Test number
    950846002875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,167 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    575552715259
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteRear tyres worn low
    • NoteUnable to fully view rear coil springs

  13. Fail113,161 miles (+4,424)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,161 miles
    Test number
    307210315279
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear tyres worn low
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs

  14. Pass108,737 miles (+3,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,737 miles
    Test number
    275566404263
    • NoteOffside rear parking brake effort low.

  15. Pass104,756 miles (+4,539)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,756 miles
    Test number
    179497903238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass100,217 miles (+5,825)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    505055302252
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on inner edge

  17. Pass94,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    358076901458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,392 miles (+4,211)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,392 miles
    Test number
    415156301200
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass90,181 miles (+4,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,181 miles
    Test number
    622371210204
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass85,650 miles (+5,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,650 miles
    Test number
    200586699162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,380 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,380 miles
    Test number
    692363908253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,231 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    672831217209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    684976596008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T948 AJB

Does T948 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T948 AJB expired on 14 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T948 AJB?
The MOT on T948 AJB expired on 14 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T948 AJB done?
T948 AJB was recorded at 142,752 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 4,211 miles a year.
Has T948 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T948 AJB has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T948 AJB 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 T948 AJB find?
T948 AJB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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