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BMW R Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

T285 WGKMOT history

T285 WGK is a black petrol BMW R Series first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
144,824 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 WGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 WGK was last recorded at 144,824 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 6,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,502 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,322 miles
Average per year
6,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,824 miles
  • 2024 – 138,502 miles
  • 2023 – 133,571 miles
  • 2022 – 127,668 miles
  • 2021 – 121,339 miles
  • 2020 – 117,690 miles
  • 2019 – 114,690 miles
  • 2018 – 107,273 miles
  • 2017 – 102,179 miles
  • 2016 – 90,548 miles
  • 2015 – 83,263 miles
  • 2014 – 73,463 miles
  • 2013 – 64,719 miles
  • 2012 – 51,797 miles
  • 2011 – 42,923 miles
  • 2010 – 32,252 miles
  • 2009 – 18,777 miles
  • 2008 – 16,824 miles
  • 2007 – 15,348 miles
  • 2006 – 13,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,824 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,824 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    144,824 miles
    Test number
    996150639727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,502 miles (+4,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,502 miles
    Test number
    712797030149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

  3. Pass133,571 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,571 miles
    Test number
    733302508946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,668 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,668 miles
    Test number
    586235860179
    • AdvisorySlight movement in bevelbox pivot bearings

  5. Pass121,339 miles (+3,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,339 miles
    Test number
    731213688955
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear slight movement in swinging arm bevelbox bearings

  6. Pass117,690 miles (+3,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,690 miles
    Test number
    351042787160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front movement on disc mounting bobbins

  7. Pass114,690 miles (+7,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    719373913478
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight freeplay on bevelbox pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,273 miles (+5,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,273 miles
    Test number
    919553815585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight freeplay on bevelbox pivots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,179 miles (+11,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,179 miles
    Test number
    402183287935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

  10. Pass90,548 miles (+7,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,548 miles
    Test number
    534989649001
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

  11. Pass83,263 miles (+9,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,263 miles
    Test number
    890304751201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play bevel box pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

  12. Pass73,463 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    728190904389
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  13. Fail73,262 miles (+8,543)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,262 miles
    Test number
    179293494217
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

  14. Pass64,719 miles (+12,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    465828083260
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass51,797 miles (+8,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,797 miles
    Test number
    485287492287
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  16. Pass42,923 miles (+10,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    628243091223
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  17. Pass32,252 miles (+13,475)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,252 miles
    Test number
    273324390285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,777 miles (+1,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,777 miles
    Test number
    263854399298
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  19. Pass16,824 miles (+1,476)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,824 miles
    Test number
    484643108419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,348 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,348 miles
    Test number
    524711897228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,613 miles
    Test number
    873577896251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T285 WGK

Does T285 WGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 WGK is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T285 WGK?
The MOT on T285 WGK is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 WGK done?
T285 WGK was recorded at 144,824 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 6,917 miles a year.
Has T285 WGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 WGK has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T285 WGK 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 T285 WGK find?
T285 WGK passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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