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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T955 KJFMOT history

T955 KJF is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
82,641 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T955 KJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T955 KJF was last recorded at 82,641 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,580 miles · 15 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,641 miles
  • 2020 – 74,253 miles
  • 2019 – 69,135 miles
  • 2018 – 64,958 miles
  • 2017 – 51,812 miles
  • 2016 – 46,097 miles
  • 2015 – 44,384 miles
  • 2014 – 43,935 miles
  • 2013 – 42,305 miles
  • 2012 – 41,347 miles
  • 2011 – 39,719 miles
  • 2010 – 37,467 miles
  • 2009 – 35,220 miles
  • 2008 – 33,884 miles
  • 2007 – 33,138 miles
  • 2006 – 30,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,641 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/s/r and n/s/r sill jacking point bocks missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,641 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    112042999850
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,641 miles (+61)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    874220788132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,580 miles (+8,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,580 miles
    Test number
    138953370580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,253 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,253 miles
    Test number
    431174063115
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail74,252 miles (+5,117)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,252 miles
    Test number
    300260451713
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side front inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    150725393874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,135 miles (+4,177)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,135 miles
    Test number
    950941968188
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear mater brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass64,958 miles (+6,303)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,958 miles
    Test number
    836733024705
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r sill jacking point blocks missing

  9. Pass58,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,655 miles
    Test number
    430401954798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r sill jacking point bocks missing

  10. Fail58,655 miles (+6,843)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,655 miles
    Test number
    328649925352
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r sill jacking point bocks missing

  11. Pass51,812 miles (+5,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    260621220102
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass46,097 miles (+1,713)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,097 miles
    Test number
    902907545221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,384 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    907588935156
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass44,384 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,384 miles
    Test number
    978628335100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,935 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,935 miles
    Test number
    929587634384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,911 miles (+1,606)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,911 miles
    Test number
    818770634361
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

  17. Pass42,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    439621133460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,305 miles (+958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    865611133318
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass41,347 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,347 miles
    Test number
    848052232396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,719 miles (+2,252)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,719 miles
    Test number
    959433831317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,467 miles (+2,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,467 miles
    Test number
    591261100317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,220 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,220 miles
    Test number
    101287609321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Fail35,219 miles (+1,335)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,219 miles
    Test number
    824796409319
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass33,884 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    192028938194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,138 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,138 miles
    Test number
    762189047228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    192061656244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail30,196 miles (+53)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,196 miles
    Test number
    464101656289
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail30,143 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,143 miles
    Test number
    340625346445
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front brake pads getting low

Questions about T955 KJF

Does T955 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T955 KJF expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T955 KJF?
The MOT on T955 KJF expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T955 KJF done?
T955 KJF was recorded at 82,641 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has T955 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T955 KJF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T955 KJF 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 T955 KJF find?
T955 KJF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills, and 1 more.

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