BMW 3 Series
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc
T199 KNBMOT history
T199 KNB is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,582 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 150,582 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,604 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T199 KNB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,793 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 27 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T199 KNB was last recorded at 150,582 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 3,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,718 miles · 27 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,864 miles
- Average per year
- 4,604 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,582 miles
- 2024 – 146,718 miles
- 2023 – 143,326 miles
- 2022 – 140,268 miles
- 2021 – 137,896 miles
- 2020 – 135,265 miles
- 2019 – 131,512 miles
- 2018 – 127,496 miles
- 2017 – 125,410 miles
- 2016 – 121,837 miles
- 2015 – 119,702 miles
- 2014 – 115,091 miles
- 2012 – 110,467 miles
- 2011 – 103,430 miles
- 2010 – 96,455 miles
- 2009 – 89,254 miles
- 2008 – 79,907 miles
- 2007 – 70,552 miles
- 2006 – 62,426 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,582 miles
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Both front tyres wearing low at inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Handbrake efforts weak and just legal at 16%
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,582 miles (+3,864)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 150,582 miles
- Test number
- 874966259589
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%
Pass146,718 miles (+3,392)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 146,718 miles
- Test number
- 604328388561
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low at inner edges
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts poor and just legal at 16%
Pass143,326 miles (+3,058)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 143,326 miles
- Test number
- 402337641514
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts weak and just legal at 16%
Pass140,268 miles (+2,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 140,268 miles
- Test number
- 524479667004
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts weak and just legal
Pass137,896 miles (+2,631)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 137,896 miles
- Test number
- 800708162460
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low at inner edges
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts low and overall just legal at 16%
Pass135,265 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 135,265 miles
- Test number
- 865110342011
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts low and just legal at 16%
Pass131,512 miles (+4,016)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 131,512 miles
- Test number
- 323342892415
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake efforts weak and just legal at 16%
Pass127,496 miles (+2,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 127,496 miles
- Test number
- 895143272690
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass125,410 miles (+3,573)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 125,410 miles
- Test number
- 635722310331
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front lamps discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryTyres splitting & worn on edges
Pass121,837 miles (+2,135)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 121,837 miles
- Test number
- 182172159956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,702 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 119,702 miles
- Test number
- 756630025141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,691 miles (+4,600)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,691 miles
- Test number
- 297429415159
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,091 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 115,091 miles
- Test number
- 358292024104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail115,065 miles (+4,598)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,065 miles
- Test number
- 586446904134
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteInsulation rubbing on propshaft
- NoteO/S/F flasher lens cracked
Pass110,467 miles (+7,037)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 110,467 miles
- Test number
- 197992412255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,430 miles2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,430 miles
- Test number
- 136278121258
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass103,430 miles (+6,975)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 103,430 miles
- Test number
- 415818621235
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass96,455 miles (+7,201)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 96,455 miles
- Test number
- 492222460063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,254 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 89,254 miles
- Test number
- 460731769098
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail89,202 miles (+9,295)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,202 miles
- Test number
- 280818859018
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,907 miles (+9,355)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 79,907 miles
- Test number
- 551773958071
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass70,552 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 70,552 miles
- Test number
- 144023757032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,293 miles (+7,867)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,293 miles
- Test number
- 540699637087
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass62,426 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 62,426 miles
- Test number
- 951642136007
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about T199 KNB
- Does T199 KNB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T199 KNB expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T199 KNB?
- The MOT on T199 KNB expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T199 KNB done?
- T199 KNB was recorded at 150,582 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
- Has T199 KNB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T199 KNB has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
- Has the mileage on T199 KNB 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 T199 KNB find?
- T199 KNB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides; handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal at 16%.
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