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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T993 VHJMOT history

T993 VHJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,693 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T993 VHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T993 VHJ was last recorded at 114,693 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,179 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
1,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,693 miles
  • 2025 – 114,179 miles
  • 2024 – 113,755 miles
  • 2021 – 113,744 miles
  • 2019 – 113,298 miles
  • 2018 – 113,193 miles
  • 2017 – 112,945 miles
  • 2016 – 112,226 miles
  • 2014 – 111,724 miles
  • 2013 – 109,308 miles
  • 2012 – 104,440 miles
  • 2011 – 95,418 miles
  • 2010 – 94,910 miles
  • 2009 – 91,313 miles
  • 2008 – 89,040 miles
  • 2006 – 84,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,693 miles
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion to all Front & Rear Suspension & Steering Components.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,693 miles (+514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    262418072107
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion to all Front & Rear Suspension & Steering Components.

  2. Pass114,179 miles (+424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    130062740085
    • AdvisoryAll Front & Rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion to Under side of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S Front Jacking Points Corroded

  3. Pass113,755 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    543770024062
    • AdvisoryAll Front and Rear Suspension Components Corroded.

  4. Pass113,744 miles (+446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,744 miles
    Test number
    377086313686
    • AdvisoryAll Front & Rear steering & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass113,298 miles (+105)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    264574937012
    • AdvisoryAll front & Rear suspension components are corroded but not holed.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass113,193 miles (+248)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,193 miles
    Test number
    910294153398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking poin (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and all suspension units corroded

  7. Pass112,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,945 miles
    Test number
    744603696999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail112,945 miles (+719)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,945 miles
    Test number
    609201165932
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass112,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    522922972525
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODE
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension units corroded but solid

  10. Fail112,226 miles (+502)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,226 miles
    Test number
    440501109831
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S FLOOR STARTING TO CORRODE
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension units corroded but solid

  11. Pass111,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    238020094215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,724 miles (+2,416)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    909358484264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront shock absorbers have a weak damping action

  13. Pass109,308 miles (+4,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    385223033403
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass104,440 miles (+9,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,440 miles
    Test number
    667504292122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass95,418 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    817550331120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,910 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,910 miles
    Test number
    193200210215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,313 miles (+2,273)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    692899309281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass89,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    474753618207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail89,040 miles (+4,322)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,040 miles
    Test number
    960041218229
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass84,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,718 miles
    Test number
    552065016363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T993 VHJ

Does T993 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T993 VHJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T993 VHJ?
The MOT on T993 VHJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T993 VHJ done?
T993 VHJ was recorded at 114,693 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,508 miles a year.
Has T993 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T993 VHJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T993 VHJ 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 T993 VHJ find?
T993 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; general corrosion to all front & rear suspension & steering components..

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