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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T271 KFUMOT history

T271 KFU is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2025
Mileage
124,602 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 KFU
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 KFU was last recorded at 124,602 miles on 11 Sept 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2015: 94,722 miles, lower than 94,771 miles on 20 Oct 2015.

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
124,583 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,602 miles
  • 2022 – 124,583 miles
  • 2021 – 121,650 miles
  • 2020 – 117,938 miles
  • 2018 – 107,893 miles
  • 2017 – 104,285 miles
  • 2015 – 94,722 miles
  • 2014 – 88,993 miles
  • 2013 – 81,799 miles
  • 2012 – 72,161 miles
  • 2011 – 61,438 miles
  • 2010 – 50,083 miles
  • 2009 – 42,532 miles
  • 2008 – 35,799 miles
  • 2007 – 29,640 miles
  • 2006 – 24,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,602 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel aches corroded, unlikely to cause injury
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, central and rear break pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Heatshield insecure
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront break discs corroded
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear dust shield corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear break discs corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed including both sub-frames, both sills, fuel lines and all break hose ferrules

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,602 miles (+19)2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    347787744122
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel aches corroded, unlikely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front, central and rear break pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront break discs corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas showing surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear dust shield corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear break discs corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed including both sub-frames, both sills, fuel lines and all break hose ferrules

  2. Pass124,583 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,583 miles
    Test number
    202116475592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,650 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,650 miles
    Test number
    361037088235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,938 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,938 miles
    Test number
    394452248652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail117,918 miles1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,918 miles
    Test number
    378339913015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    713060872585
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    534571636310
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,893 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    742068738135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,783 miles (+3,498)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    643565665224
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,285 miles (+9,563)9 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    791660285020
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported tailbox (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySeveral prescribed areas corroded but not considered excessive

  11. Pass94,722 miles (-49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    94,722 miles
    Test number
    193112120116
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

  12. Fail94,771 miles (+5,778)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    910061817911
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met ,may need adjustment or repair

  13. Pass88,993 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    235563294203
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear under tray insecure

  14. Fail88,993 miles (+7,194)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    947573594230
    • FailureFuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOffside rear under tray insecure

  15. Pass81,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    146514983230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,799 miles (+9,638)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,799 miles
    Test number
    708114783272
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

  17. Pass72,161 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,161 miles
    Test number
    369219392428
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOn road test slight noise of wheel bearing ?

  18. Fail72,160 miles (+10,722)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    227107792274
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOn road test slight noise of wheel bearing ?

  19. Pass61,438 miles (+87)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,438 miles
    Test number
    907173591282
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Fail61,351 miles (+11,268)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,351 miles
    Test number
    637292691276
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  21. Pass50,083 miles (+7,551)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    292197400219
    • NoteFront pads are low, front discs are corroded, rear pads are low

  22. Pass42,532 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,532 miles
    Test number
    113842029228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,799 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,799 miles
    Test number
    913938218279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,640 miles (+5,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,640 miles
    Test number
    280504917275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,601 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,601 miles
    Test number
    662672096152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail24,600 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    361721696137
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T271 KFU

Does T271 KFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T271 KFU expired on 10 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T271 KFU?
The MOT on T271 KFU expired on 10 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T271 KFU done?
T271 KFU was recorded at 124,602 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2024, an average of 5,503 miles a year.
Has T271 KFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 KFU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T271 KFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T271 KFU find?
T271 KFU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; both rear wheel aches corroded, unlikely to cause injury, and 12 more.

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