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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T169 KRHMOT history

T169 KRH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
140,563 mi
At MOT on 28 Dec 2022
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T169 KRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T169 KRH was last recorded at 140,563 miles on 28 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2007: 26,722 miles, lower than 72,451 miles on 22 Nov 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,563 miles · 21 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,563 miles
  • 2021 – 137,409 miles
  • 2020 – 134,205 miles
  • 2019 – 131,303 miles
  • 2018 – 127,553 miles
  • 2017 – 122,191 miles
  • 2016 – 116,706 miles
  • 2015 – 111,707 miles
  • 2014 – 105,356 miles
  • 2013 – 101,089 miles
  • 2012 – 95,750 miles
  • 2011 – 90,075 miles
  • 2010 – 86,416 miles
  • 2009 – 82,550 miles
  • 2008 – 78,005 miles
  • 2007 – 26,722 miles
  • 2006 – 72,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Center stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    513882072408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    483580954217
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    912740233494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    753996353569
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    989526538575
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    770360481970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    167316209520
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,563 miles
    Test number
    577550378638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,563 miles (+3,154)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,563 miles
    Test number
    180169884485
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass137,409 miles (+3,204)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,409 miles
    Test number
    964042862038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,205 miles (+2,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    134,205 miles
    Test number
    434127330047
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass131,303 miles (+3,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,303 miles
    Test number
    797168831459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass127,553 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    127,553 miles
    Test number
    751012559223
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass122,191 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    340474618498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp not working

  15. Fail122,181 miles (+5,475)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    772922327933
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp not working

  16. Pass116,706 miles (+4,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    784139814698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point corroded, 32cm away from wishbone mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCenter stop lamp not working

  17. Pass111,707 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,707 miles
    Test number
    739072143019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads O/S/F and N/S/F (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail111,707 miles (+6,351)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,707 miles
    Test number
    854829477077
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads O/S/F and N/S/F (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass105,356 miles (+4,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    105,356 miles
    Test number
    959686744350
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,089 miles (+5,339)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    368555143363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,750 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    959286142390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,075 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,075 miles
    Test number
    696490641319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass86,416 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,416 miles
    Test number
    453509240336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,550 miles (+4,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    82,550 miles
    Test number
    233378639394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass78,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,005 miles
    Test number
    461986348344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,882 miles (+2,160)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,882 miles
    Test number
    184376448328
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  27. Pass26,722 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    441380427405
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail26,722 miles (-45,729)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,722 miles
    Test number
    153820327399
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass72,451 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    263216726326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail72,437 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,437 miles
    Test number
    693140226353
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about T169 KRH

Does T169 KRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T169 KRH is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T169 KRH?
The MOT on T169 KRH is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T169 KRH done?
T169 KRH was recorded at 140,563 miles at its MOT on 28 Dec 2022, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
Has T169 KRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T169 KRH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T169 KRH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T169 KRH find?
T169 KRH passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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