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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T215 KBEMOT history

T215 KBE is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
149,190 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T215 KBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T215 KBE was last recorded at 149,190 miles on 26 May 2023, 662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,528 miles · 29 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
662 miles
Average per year
5,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 149,190 miles
  • 2022 – 148,528 miles
  • 2021 – 147,743 miles
  • 2019 – 146,060 miles
  • 2017 – 134,910 miles
  • 2015 – 131,458 miles
  • 2014 – 125,039 miles
  • 2013 – 117,723 miles
  • 2012 – 115,304 miles
  • 2011 – 101,833 miles
  • 2010 – 90,175 miles
  • 2009 – 83,599 miles
  • 2008 – 74,637 miles
  • 2007 – 65,265 miles
  • 2006 – 59,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,190 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,190 miles (+662)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    149,190 miles
    Test number
    945472447549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,528 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,528 miles
    Test number
    144249759940
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,212 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,212 miles
    Test number
    249255128156
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,743 miles (+1,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,743 miles
    Test number
    494918713170
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass146,060 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,060 miles
    Test number
    665975349437
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail146,060 miles (+11,150)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,060 miles
    Test number
    500695106365
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,910 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,910 miles
    Test number
    319846709818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,458 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    131,458 miles
    Test number
    235599075047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,453 miles (+6,414)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    819178475066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass125,039 miles (+7,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,039 miles
    Test number
    257989764045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass117,723 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,723 miles
    Test number
    875060713199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,710 miles (+2,406)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,710 miles
    Test number
    249332703423
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass115,304 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,304 miles
    Test number
    178785332488
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail115,281 miles (+13,448)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,281 miles
    Test number
    167190732420
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass101,833 miles (+11,658)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,833 miles
    Test number
    125516321479
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteKnocking noise offside front but cant find any movment

  16. Pass90,175 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,175 miles
    Test number
    422256720077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,599 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    572693629065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,637 miles (+9,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,637 miles
    Test number
    172208118411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,265 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    341230337046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    321331936094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T215 KBE

Does T215 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T215 KBE expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T215 KBE?
The MOT on T215 KBE expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T215 KBE done?
T215 KBE was recorded at 149,190 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
Has T215 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T215 KBE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T215 KBE 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 T215 KBE find?
T215 KBE passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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