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BMW 120

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

T3 LKEMOT history

T3 LKE is a silver diesel BMW 120 first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 188,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
188,830 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LKE was last recorded at 188,830 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 6,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,140 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,690 miles
Average per year
9,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,830 miles
  • 2024 – 182,140 miles
  • 2023 – 175,336 miles
  • 2022 – 167,984 miles
  • 2021 – 161,372 miles
  • 2020 – 154,864 miles
  • 2019 – 149,967 miles
  • 2018 – 141,878 miles
  • 2017 – 136,039 miles
  • 2016 – 129,137 miles
  • 2015 – 113,574 miles
  • 2014 – 93,518 miles
  • 2013 – 80,627 miles
  • 2011 – 68,475 miles
  • 2010 – 57,525 miles
  • 2009 – 32,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,830 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective Cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective Cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,830 miles (+6,690)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    188,830 miles
    Test number
    908685080822
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective Cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Protective Cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass182,140 miles (+6,804)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    182,140 miles
    Test number
    424410446009
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2x Flexi hose ferrules for front to rear pipes and flare nuts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass175,336 miles (+7,352)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,336 miles
    Test number
    867421391656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 brake hose flexi for front to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe cover swollen / surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,984 miles (+6,612)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,984 miles
    Test number
    968626593057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 brake hose flexi for front to rear brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass161,372 miles (+6,508)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,372 miles
    Test number
    148683466507
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective between centre box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass154,864 miles (+4,897)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,864 miles
    Test number
    279182451953
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass149,967 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,967 miles
    Test number
    397380249630
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail149,967 miles (+8,089)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,967 miles
    Test number
    995553623964
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split and metal strands showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass141,878 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,878 miles
    Test number
    435422420310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,039 miles (+6,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    136,039 miles
    Test number
    202746853014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass129,137 miles (+15,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    129,137 miles
    Test number
    158615459857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake slow to react
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass113,574 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,574 miles
    Test number
    315569785054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,563 miles (+20,045)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,563 miles
    Test number
    196266185091
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass93,518 miles (+12,891)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,518 miles
    Test number
    316986604054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,627 miles (+12,152)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    129425913453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,475 miles (+10,950)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,475 miles
    Test number
    698014261382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,525 miles (+12,716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,525 miles
    Test number
    274064460337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,809 miles (+12,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,809 miles
    Test number
    131596700046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,231 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,231 miles
    Test number
    504123519073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NotePlastic outer sill covers fitted
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside
    • NoteUnable to clearly view the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

Questions about T3 LKE

Does T3 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LKE is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T3 LKE?
The MOT on T3 LKE is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 LKE done?
T3 LKE was recorded at 188,830 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,273 miles a year.
Has T3 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LKE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T3 LKE 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 T3 LKE find?
T3 LKE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked in yellow; central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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