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This 1997 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 140,704 miles 2 months ago on Friday 27th February 2026 at 17:10.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

B4MHJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 2027140,704 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2026140,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 225/50/16 92w Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  16. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202520TH FEBRUARY 2026132,912 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Slight Wear To Inner Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED30TH JANUARY 2025132,910 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Slight Wear To Inner Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  17. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Likely To Become Detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  18. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Likely To Become Detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH FEBRUARY 202420TH FEBRUARY 2025122,282 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 2024122,282 MI
 
  1. PRS - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 202320TH FEBRUARY 2024119,039 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Upper Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED31ST JANUARY 2023119,030 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Likely To Become Detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Kidney Grille Loose
  10. ADVISORY - Upper Both Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202121ST DECEMBER 2022116,778 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated.
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 2021116,777 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Deteriorated.
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202014TH SEPTEMBER 2021115,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak.
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2020115,233 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak.
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both. (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  9. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20199TH SEPTEMBER 2020114,858 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2019114,858 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED19TH JULY 201813TH AUGUST 2019103,040 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 201713TH AUGUST 201897,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED4TH JANUARY 20163RD JANUARY 201796,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED4TH JANUARY 201696,883 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20142ND JANUARY 201593,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED2ND JANUARY 201493,567 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Rear Stop Lamp Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  6. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20125TH DECEMBER 201387,449 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 20115TH DECEMBER 201284,101 MI
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20105TH DECEMBER 201179,812 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 20095TH DECEMBER 201074,678 MI
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20085TH DECEMBER 200971,298 MI
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 20075TH DECEMBER 200870,144 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 200615TH NOVEMBER 200767,624 MI
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 200515TH NOVEMBER 200659,420 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B4MHJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

B4MHJ MOT Comments

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B4MHJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 140,704 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,852 miles

B4MHJ FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration B4MHJ was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 140,704 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,852 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B4MHJ has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 110 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 16 Major, 7 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 3 Series is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does B4MHJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 B4MHJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B4MHJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 4th May 2026 B4MHJ does have Tax. Read more

When does B4MHJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for B4MHJ will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B4MHJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for B4MHJ will expire in 10 months on Friday 26th February 2027. Read more

When did B4MHJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B4MHJ was on Friday 27th February 2026 at 17:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B4MHJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for B4MHJ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B4MHJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for B4MHJ we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B4MHJ?

B4MHJ is registered as a 1997 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has B4MHJ done?

The odometer reading for B4MHJ at the last MOT in February 2026 was 140,704 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,852 miles per year. Read more

How old is B4MHJ?

The vehicle B4MHJ was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Monday 19th May 1997. Read more

What colour is B4MHJ?

The official colour of B4MHJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does B4MHJ have?

B4MHJ has a 2.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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