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BMW 5 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T291 KOAMOT history

T291 KOA is a silver petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2025
Mileage
191,576 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T291 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T291 KOA was last recorded at 191,576 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 6,498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,078 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,498 miles
Average per year
6,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,576 miles
  • 2023 – 185,078 miles
  • 2022 – 171,749 miles
  • 2021 – 158,889 miles
  • 2020 – 150,172 miles
  • 2019 – 146,017 miles
  • 2018 – 137,176 miles
  • 2016 – 130,268 miles
  • 2015 – 126,641 miles
  • 2014 – 122,964 miles
  • 2013 – 113,648 miles
  • 2012 – 111,193 miles
  • 2011 – 106,171 miles
  • 2010 – 101,290 miles
  • 2009 – 95,071 miles
  • 2008 – 89,013 miles
  • 2007 – 82,389 miles
  • 2006 – 73,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,576 miles
    Test number
    866919613764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail191,576 miles (+6,498)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,576 miles
    Test number
    386098513881
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass185,078 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    185,078 miles
    Test number
    488111624573
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail185,076 miles (+13,327)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,076 miles
    Test number
    183245586745
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass171,749 miles (+12,860)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,749 miles
    Test number
    893011547121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,889 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    158,889 miles
    Test number
    330636165962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail158,887 miles (+8,715)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,887 miles
    Test number
    641046110832
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass150,172 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,172 miles
    Test number
    728655254840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,162 miles (+4,145)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,162 miles
    Test number
    353337162337
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass146,017 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    146,017 miles
    Test number
    419831979951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail146,015 miles (+8,839)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,015 miles
    Test number
    997806320330
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass137,176 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    287308619073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust unde neath
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  13. Fail137,176 miles (+6,908)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,176 miles
    Test number
    356781130747
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust unde neath
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  14. Pass130,268 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    130,268 miles
    Test number
    976996464990
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail130,267 miles (+3,626)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,267 miles
    Test number
    787290362145
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Ride level sensor arm broken (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass126,641 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    126,641 miles
    Test number
    583929993081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,964 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,964 miles
    Test number
    205217754331
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass122,964 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    122,964 miles
    Test number
    966157054351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,722 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,722 miles
    Test number
    835578834061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,648 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,648 miles
    Test number
    806925113038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,193 miles (+5,022)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,193 miles
    Test number
    559037212017
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
  22. Pass106,171 miles (+4,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,171 miles
    Test number
    965772231028
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass101,290 miles (+6,219)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,290 miles
    Test number
    332004830014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,071 miles (+6,058)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,071 miles
    Test number
    741401249006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,013 miles
    Test number
    164328828088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,013 miles (+6,624)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,013 miles
    Test number
    650318428072
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  27. Pass82,389 miles (+8,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    392846737067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass73,555 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,555 miles
    Test number
    151459806489
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T291 KOA

Does T291 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T291 KOA expired on 11 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T291 KOA?
The MOT on T291 KOA expired on 11 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T291 KOA done?
T291 KOA was recorded at 191,576 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 6,300 miles a year.
Has T291 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T291 KOA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T291 KOA 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 T291 KOA find?
T291 KOA passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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