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BMW 316

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,766 cc

T120 KOAMOT history

T120 KOA is a blue petrol BMW 316 first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2022
Mileage
187,972 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T120 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
316
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,766 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T120 KOA was last recorded at 187,972 miles on 23 Oct 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,969 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
10,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 187,972 miles
  • 2020 – 185,169 miles
  • 2019 – 178,848 miles
  • 2018 – 170,225 miles
  • 2017 – 161,848 miles
  • 2016 – 152,006 miles
  • 2015 – 143,118 miles
  • 2014 – 134,747 miles
  • 2013 – 124,957 miles
  • 2012 – 113,940 miles
  • 2011 – 102,784 miles
  • 2010 – 95,883 miles
  • 2009 – 73,020 miles
  • 2008 – 58,713 miles
  • 2007 – 44,622 miles
  • 2006 – 28,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,972 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OUTER CASING

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,972 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,972 miles
    Test number
    626656173455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail187,969 miles (+2,800)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,969 miles
    Test number
    845445257037
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass185,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,169 miles
    Test number
    844750254702
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail185,168 miles (+6,320)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,168 miles
    Test number
    693041706457
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,848 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,848 miles
    Test number
    685581597088
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OUTER CASING (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail178,841 miles (+8,616)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,841 miles
    Test number
    852288417373
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe insecure JUBILEE CLIP NEEDS REPLACING, MAIN PIPE TO FUEL TANK (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged OUTER CASING (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass170,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    170,225 miles
    Test number
    604599655757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail170,225 miles (+8,377)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,225 miles
    Test number
    597654094209
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,848 miles (+9,842)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,848 miles
    Test number
    775537380623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass152,006 miles (+8,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    152,006 miles
    Test number
    779144728342
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch cover insecure
    • AdvisoryO/s/f + n/s/f inner steering rack joints have play

  11. Pass143,118 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    143,118 miles
    Test number
    782696138781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass134,747 miles (+9,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,747 miles
    Test number
    507784204311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    455422103428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail124,957 miles (+11,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    737262003316
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail113,940 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,940 miles
    Test number
    145086092265
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass113,940 miles (+11,156)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,940 miles
    Test number
    155716892262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,784 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    378028911373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,774 miles (+6,891)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,774 miles
    Test number
    725315611393
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass95,883 miles (+22,863)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,883 miles
    Test number
    722563810316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,020 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,020 miles
    Test number
    684464119384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,012 miles (+14,299)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,012 miles
    Test number
    531933119368
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,713 miles (+14,091)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,713 miles
    Test number
    190003008364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,622 miles (+15,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    381910027364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,838 miles
    Test number
    361253916318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T120 KOA

Does T120 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T120 KOA expired on 15 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T120 KOA?
The MOT on T120 KOA expired on 15 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T120 KOA done?
T120 KOA was recorded at 187,972 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2021, an average of 10,641 miles a year.
Has T120 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T120 KOA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T120 KOA 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 T120 KOA find?
T120 KOA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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