BMW 3 SERIES E3OJA has 21 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1988 BMW 3 SERIES has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 150,869 miles 2 weeks ago on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 10:20.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Friday 14th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

E3OJA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH MAY 2027150,869 MI
PASSED15TH MAY 202514TH MAY 2026150,869 MI
FAILED8TH MAY 2025150,869 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202424TH APRIL 2025150,869 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD APRIL 2024150,869 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Negligible Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED4TH APRIL 20233RD APRIL 2024137,753 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH APRIL 2023137,753 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202220TH MARCH 2023137,753 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 201915TH OCTOBER 2020135,697 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 201815TH OCTOBER 2019134,052 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201715TH OCTOBER 2018133,788 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20167TH OCTOBER 2017131,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20154TH OCTOBER 2016130,087 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 20144TH OCTOBER 2015124,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20134TH OCTOBER 2014124,495 MI
FAILED5TH OCTOBER 2013124,495 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH APRIL 201224TH APRIL 2013122,970 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Tierod Has Slight Movement
PASSED12TH APRIL 201111TH APRIL 2012122,060 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Reduced Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  5. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing On Inside Edge
PASSED13TH MARCH 20105TH APRIL 2011119,339 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 20095TH APRIL 2010117,048 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 200612TH DECEMBER 2007115,504 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E3OJA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

E3OJA MOT Comments

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E3OJA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 150,869 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,970 miles

E3OJA FAQs

This Bmw 3 Series with registration E3OJA was manufactured on Saturday 31st December 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 150,869 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,970 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 3 Series beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E3OJA has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 3 Series has had 26 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 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 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does E3OJA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 E3OJA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E3OJA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 E3OJA does have Tax. Read more

When does E3OJA Tax expire?

The current Tax for E3OJA will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 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 E3OJA MOT expire?

The current MOT for E3OJA will expire in 12 months on Friday 14th May 2027. Read more

When did E3OJA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E3OJA was on Thursday 7th May 2026 at 10:20. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E3OJA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for E3OJA we can see 17 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 E3OJA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for E3OJA we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E3OJA?

E3OJA is registered as a 1988 Bmw 3 Series. Read more

How many miles has E3OJA done?

The odometer reading for E3OJA at the last MOT in May 2026 was 150,869 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 3,970 miles per year. Read more

How old is E3OJA?

The vehicle E3OJA was manufactured in 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. It was first registered on Monday 22nd February 1988. Read more

What colour is E3OJA?

The official colour of E3OJA is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does E3OJA have?

E3OJA has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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