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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T25 LKGMOT history

T25 LKG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,114 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 LKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 LKG was last recorded at 116,114 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,398 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
716 miles
Average per year
5,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,114 miles
  • 2025 – 115,398 miles
  • 2024 – 115,394 miles
  • 2023 – 114,233 miles
  • 2022 – 76,677 miles
  • 2021 – 75,997 miles
  • 2020 – 74,548 miles
  • 2019 – 68,525 miles
  • 2018 – 57,971 miles
  • 2017 – 49,910 miles
  • 2016 – 47,810 miles
  • 2015 – 45,705 miles
  • 2014 – 42,435 miles
  • 2013 – 39,817 miles
  • 2012 – 35,743 miles
  • 2011 – 27,752 miles
  • 2010 – 25,349 miles
  • 2008 – 20,746 miles
  • 2007 – 16,743 miles
  • 2006 – 11,557 miles
  • 2005 – 8,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,114 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Slight play at strut top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,114 miles (+716)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,114 miles
    Test number
    382827885584
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass115,398 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    969544111501
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail115,394 miles (+1,161)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,394 miles
    Test number
    361936542247
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Floor to outer sill holed / corroded. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose rubbing against anti roll bar link. no sign of chaffing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass114,233 miles (+37,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,233 miles
    Test number
    830460291285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  5. Pass76,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,677 miles
    Test number
    857500642485
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive at rear rocker cover and lower sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail76,677 miles (+680)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,677 miles
    Test number
    908544001625
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive at rear rocker cover and lower sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end slightly (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass75,997 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,997 miles
    Test number
    614094679844
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,882 miles (+1,334)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    430082742932
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,548 miles (+15)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,548 miles
    Test number
    188560437291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play at strut top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail74,533 miles (+6,008)12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,533 miles
    Test number
    471007601761
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch release bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play at strut top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass68,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    479295890373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail68,525 miles (+10,554)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    546529429534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass57,971 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,971 miles
    Test number
    891564676020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,929 miles (+8,019)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,929 miles
    Test number
    901737777754
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass49,910 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    262394852757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,810 miles (+2,105)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,810 miles
    Test number
    248327658861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,705 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    960856110264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail45,700 miles (+3,265)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    675792728676
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass42,435 miles (+2,618)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,435 miles
    Test number
    955804324282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass39,817 miles (+72)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,817 miles
    Test number
    319186723202
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s wiper smearing.

  21. Fail39,745 miles (+4,002)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,745 miles
    Test number
    265261723244
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s wiper smearing.

  22. Pass35,743 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    486317022230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteS.R.S airbag warning light illuminated indicating a possible fault
    • NoteSpare tyre appears to be under inflated / defective

  23. Fail35,743 miles (+7,991)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,743 miles
    Test number
    359297122286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteS.R.S airbag warning light illuminated indicating a possible fault
    • NoteSpare tyre appears to be under inflated / defective

  24. Pass27,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    686221531299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,752 miles (+2,403)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    966740731214
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    522832850124
    • 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)

  27. Fail25,349 miles (+4,603)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,349 miles
    Test number
    274292050104
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  28. Pass20,746 miles (+4,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,746 miles
    Test number
    691809338362
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn low

  29. Pass16,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,743 miles
    Test number
    231994537397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail16,743 miles (+5,186)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,743 miles
    Test number
    980104037389
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  31. Pass11,557 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,557 miles
    Test number
    672991646352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass8,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    8,068 miles
    Test number
    894441725309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T25 LKG

Does T25 LKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 LKG is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T25 LKG?
The MOT on T25 LKG is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 LKG done?
T25 LKG was recorded at 116,114 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,299 miles a year.
Has T25 LKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 LKG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T25 LKG 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 T25 LKG find?
T25 LKG passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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