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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T343 KNFMOT history

T343 KNF is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2025
Mileage
156,387 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 KNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 KNF was last recorded at 156,387 miles on 18 Apr 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,386 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,387 miles
  • 2023 – 153,803 miles
  • 2022 – 139,867 miles
  • 2021 – 124,125 miles
  • 2020 – 118,297 miles
  • 2018 – 109,485 miles
  • 2017 – 107,001 miles
  • 2016 – 91,000 miles
  • 2014 – 89,857 miles
  • 2013 – 84,607 miles
  • 2012 – 80,987 miles
  • 2011 – 77,342 miles
  • 2010 – 74,188 miles
  • 2009 – 70,546 miles
  • 2008 – 66,152 miles
  • 2007 – 62,396 miles
  • 2006 – 58,930 miles
  • 2005 – 55,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,387 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,387 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    156,387 miles
    Test number
    855790344634
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,386 miles (+2,583)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,386 miles
    Test number
    287546904708
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,803 miles (+13,936)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,803 miles
    Test number
    199227687887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,867 miles
    Test number
    266699182317
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail139,867 miles (+15,742)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,867 miles
    Test number
    757037898769
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass124,125 miles (+5,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,125 miles
    Test number
    463021734918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edge

  7. Pass118,297 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,297 miles
    Test number
    347353024906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail118,291 miles (+8,806)4 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,291 miles
    Test number
    331782183606
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake pipe leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,485 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,485 miles
    Test number
    459735331576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,001 miles (+16,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    686662057592
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass91,000 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,000 miles
    Test number
    148440713718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,857 miles (+5,250)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    89,857 miles
    Test number
    595553294241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,607 miles (+3,620)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,607 miles
    Test number
    736802883270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNear side front jacking block missing
    • NoteNear side rear scockabsorber casing top very corroded advise replace

  14. Pass80,987 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,987 miles
    Test number
    199576972289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass77,342 miles (+3,154)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,342 miles
    Test number
    508784381268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass74,188 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,188 miles
    Test number
    211277580216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount coroded
    • NoteWindscreen vin coverd
    • NoteNear side front jacking block missing

  17. Fail74,184 miles (+3,638)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,184 miles
    Test number
    463107280247
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount coroded
    • NoteWindscreen vin coverd
    • NoteNear side front jacking block missing

  18. Pass70,546 miles (+4,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,546 miles
    Test number
    572649889246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail66,152 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,152 miles
    Test number
    302989688294
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteCenter heat sheild fixing broken and touching exhaust
    • NoteN/s/f jacking point missing

  20. Pass66,152 miles (+3,756)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,152 miles
    Test number
    634669288217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteCenter heat sheild fixing broken and touching exhaust
    • NoteN/s/f jacking point missing

  21. Fail62,396 miles5 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    394882387239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll four brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  22. Pass62,396 miles (+3,466)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    720772487239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteAll four brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded

  23. Pass58,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    251310396228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,929 miles (+3,287)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    314660596200
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass55,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    160580585299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 KNF

Does T343 KNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 KNF expired on 17 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 KNF?
The MOT on T343 KNF expired on 17 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 KNF done?
T343 KNF was recorded at 156,387 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2024, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
Has T343 KNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 KNF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T343 KNF 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 T343 KNF find?
T343 KNF passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded.

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