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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T294 KGSMOT history

T294 KGS is a blue petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 23 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 169,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
169,471 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T294 KGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T294 KGS was last recorded at 169,471 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,925 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,546 miles
Average per year
4,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,471 miles
  • 2024 – 167,925 miles
  • 2023 – 167,326 miles
  • 2022 – 166,220 miles
  • 2021 – 165,505 miles
  • 2020 – 164,209 miles
  • 2019 – 163,053 miles
  • 2018 – 160,645 miles
  • 2017 – 155,504 miles
  • 2016 – 149,445 miles
  • 2015 – 141,837 miles
  • 2014 – 140,906 miles
  • 2013 – 132,390 miles
  • 2012 – 122,273 miles
  • 2011 – 115,164 miles
  • 2010 – 107,469 miles
  • 2009 – 96,184 miles
  • 2008 – 84,192 miles
  • 2007 – 73,252 miles
  • 2006 – 71,605 miles
  • 2005 – 70,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,471 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn , near excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills, inner sills corroded and holed at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank and above offside rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in front of fuel tank and offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY PERISHED

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,471 miles (+1,546)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    169,471 miles
    Test number
    482614326398
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn , near excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills, inner sills corroded and holed at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank and above offside rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass167,925 miles (+599)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    167,925 miles
    Test number
    540022395824
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank and above rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass167,326 miles (+1,106)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,326 miles
    Test number
    294993951548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both have play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along side fuel tank, near excessively. Inspection hampered. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass166,220 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,220 miles
    Test number
    392020017741
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in front of fuel tank and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail166,219 miles (+714)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,219 miles
    Test number
    985036429774
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both in front of fuel tank and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass165,505 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,505 miles
    Test number
    860943484808
    • AdvisoryNearside H/LAMP WATER INGRESS

  7. Fail165,470 miles (+1,261)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,470 miles
    Test number
    322173119003
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn topmost steering arm play in ball joint outer joint (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,209 miles (+38)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    164,209 miles
    Test number
    358070448243
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail164,171 miles (+1,118)1 major1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,171 miles
    Test number
    885033835137
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY PERISHED (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass163,053 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,053 miles
    Test number
    542056329709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,645 miles (+5,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,645 miles
    Test number
    298205794138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass155,504 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,504 miles
    Test number
    601429696076
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail155,340 miles (+5,895)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,340 miles
    Test number
    224099789080
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass149,445 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    149,445 miles
    Test number
    679641301993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail149,444 miles (+7,607)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,444 miles
    Test number
    937388349202
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass141,837 miles (+931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,837 miles
    Test number
    984381159332
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit s X 2 BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S LOW (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass140,906 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    140,906 miles
    Test number
    456311504375
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail140,906 miles (+8,516)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,906 miles
    Test number
    287940204309
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass132,390 miles (+10,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    132,390 miles
    Test number
    707741503394
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass122,273 miles (+7,109)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,273 miles
    Test number
    339170992096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag warning light on indicating a fault in the system

  21. Pass115,164 miles (+7,695)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    115,164 miles
    Test number
    549418361034
    • NoteNsf tyre down to 2mm on inner edge
    • NoteNsr tyre down to 2mm
    • NoteOsf tyre down to 2.5mm on inner edge
    • NoteSlight distortion in osf inner wheelrim
    • NoteStonechip outside of zone-A of screen,in limit

  22. Pass107,469 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    373367070099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,466 miles (+11,282)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,466 miles
    Test number
    650586970022
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll four brake discs are pitted
    • NoteNearside rear anti roll bar drop link has slight play
    • NoteUnable to see front and rear brake pads

  24. Pass96,184 miles (+11,992)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    642427479005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlights but not affecting beam patterns
    • NoteN/s headlight inside loose but not to excess at present
    • NoteN/s wiper smears but not to excess at present
    • NoteRear tyrese starting to crack and perish
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f steering arm but not to excess at present

  25. Fail84,192 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    102147778058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass84,192 miles (+10,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,192 miles
    Test number
    294987078040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,252 miles (+1,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,252 miles
    Test number
    184756187401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass71,605 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,605 miles
    Test number
    471150476049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,627 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    810532365261
    • NoteSTONE CHIP IN ZONE A

Questions about T294 KGS

Does T294 KGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T294 KGS is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T294 KGS?
The MOT on T294 KGS is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T294 KGS done?
T294 KGS was recorded at 169,471 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,898 miles a year.
Has T294 KGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 KGS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T294 KGS 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 T294 KGS find?
T294 KGS passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 3 more.

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