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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T240 KBAMOT history

T240 KBA is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,291 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T240 KBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T240 KBA was last recorded at 38,291 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,777 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
514 miles
Average per year
1,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,291 miles
  • 2025 – 37,777 miles
  • 2024 – 37,176 miles
  • 2023 – 36,612 miles
  • 2022 – 35,993 miles
  • 2021 – 35,577 miles
  • 2020 – 35,317 miles
  • 2019 – 34,413 miles
  • 2018 – 33,668 miles
  • 2017 – 33,066 miles
  • 2016 – 32,303 miles
  • 2015 – 31,313 miles
  • 2014 – 30,277 miles
  • 2013 – 29,202 miles
  • 2012 – 27,775 miles
  • 2011 – 26,396 miles
  • 2010 – 24,725 miles
  • 2009 – 23,386 miles
  • 2008 – 21,834 miles
  • 2007 – 20,139 miles
  • 2006 – 17,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,291 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2025

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,291 miles (+514)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    857681391147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner - Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass37,777 miles (+601)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,777 miles
    Test number
    123661711606
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,176 miles (+564)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    142461654650
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre age related cracks on tread.
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre has age related cracks on tread.
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre has age related cracks.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner brake reaction. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,612 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    372927288259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,993 miles (+416)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,993 miles
    Test number
    603231833975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,577 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    285429517296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,317 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,317 miles
    Test number
    116091527064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,413 miles (+745)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,413 miles
    Test number
    985363622655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass33,668 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    794179319211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,066 miles (+763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,066 miles
    Test number
    540340884189
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush brake reaction (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass32,303 miles (+990)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,303 miles
    Test number
    855649005985
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass31,313 miles (+1,036)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,313 miles
    Test number
    399831065019
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smear slightly.

  13. Pass30,277 miles (+1,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,277 miles
    Test number
    146132964024
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass29,202 miles (+1,427)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,202 miles
    Test number
    339768853095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers smeering slightly

  15. Pass27,775 miles (+1,379)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,775 miles
    Test number
    717619252033
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth N/S tyre walls cracking

  16. Pass26,396 miles (+1,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,396 miles
    Test number
    116115851090
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorated

  17. Pass24,725 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,725 miles
    Test number
    280140860014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,386 miles (+1,552)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,386 miles
    Test number
    740632769039
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  19. Pass21,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    190573068041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,834 miles (+1,695)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,834 miles
    Test number
    311723468052
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass20,139 miles (+2,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,139 miles
    Test number
    841601967013
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket corroded

  22. Pass17,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,816 miles
    Test number
    653402666019
    • NoteExhaust front pipe bracket corroded.

Questions about T240 KBA

Does T240 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T240 KBA is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T240 KBA?
The MOT on T240 KBA is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T240 KBA done?
T240 KBA was recorded at 38,291 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,023 miles a year.
Has T240 KBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T240 KBA has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2008.
Has the mileage on T240 KBA 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 T240 KBA find?
T240 KBA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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