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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

TYJ 309MOT history

TYJ 309 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,974 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TYJ 309
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TYJ 309 was last recorded at 97,974 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,502 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
472 miles
Average per year
1,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,974 miles
  • 2025 – 97,502 miles
  • 2024 – 96,767 miles
  • 2022 – 93,015 miles
  • 2021 – 92,984 miles
  • 2020 – 92,888 miles
  • 2019 – 92,573 miles
  • 2017 – 92,442 miles
  • 2016 – 92,273 miles
  • 2015 – 92,133 miles
  • 2014 – 91,934 miles
  • 2013 – 89,984 miles
  • 2012 – 89,556 miles
  • 2011 – 88,328 miles
  • 2010 – 86,831 miles
  • 2008 – 83,432 miles
  • 2007 – 78,762 miles
  • 2006 – 77,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,974 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,974 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    319163395163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,502 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    872748945617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,767 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,767 miles
    Test number
    934993247365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,015 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,015 miles
    Test number
    682607959231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,984 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,984 miles
    Test number
    185667865297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,888 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,888 miles
    Test number
    866522338076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass92,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    453926966293
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  8. Fail92,573 miles (+131)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    377651630471
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  9. Pass92,442 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    315163269280
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack, n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge, oil leak rear.

  10. Pass92,273 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    329349319047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,133 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    999012785167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,934 miles (+1,950)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    268041774421
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass89,984 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    209670473493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail89,984 miles (+428)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    277030273122
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass89,556 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,556 miles
    Test number
    345426842147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,328 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,328 miles
    Test number
    216360231161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,831 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    832241010191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,432 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,432 miles
    Test number
    471002088266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail83,417 miles (+4,655)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,417 miles
    Test number
    570068768285
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  20. Pass78,762 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,762 miles
    Test number
    374567287108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,240 miles
    Test number
    763668586113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TYJ 309

What vehicle is registration TYJ 309 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TYJ 309 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 May 1993. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TYJ 309 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TYJ 309 is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on TYJ 309?
The MOT on TYJ 309 is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TYJ 309 done?
TYJ 309 was recorded at 97,974 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,047 miles a year.
Has TYJ 309 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TYJ 309 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2019.
Has the mileage on TYJ 309 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 TYJ 309 find?
TYJ 309 passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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