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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T420 GKNMOT history

T420 GKN is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 138,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
138,243 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
4,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T420 GKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T420 GKN was last recorded at 138,243 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,188 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
4,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,243 miles
  • 2024 – 134,393 miles
  • 2023 – 130,316 miles
  • 2022 – 127,603 miles
  • 2021 – 124,649 miles
  • 2020 – 124,536 miles
  • 2019 – 119,566 miles
  • 2018 – 109,078 miles
  • 2017 – 104,587 miles
  • 2016 – 102,060 miles
  • 2015 – 98,205 miles
  • 2014 – 94,794 miles
  • 2013 – 92,199 miles
  • 2012 – 89,530 miles
  • 2011 – 87,494 miles
  • 2010 – 85,446 miles
  • 2009 – 81,737 miles
  • 2008 – 74,419 miles
  • 2007 – 65,099 miles
  • 2006 – 57,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside washer jet half blocked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose clip insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose / pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat guard fixings broken

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass138,243 miles (+55)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,243 miles
    Test number
    384809129903
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet half blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose clip insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose / pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat guard fixings broken

  2. Fail138,188 miles (+3,795)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,188 miles
    Test number
    561821860830
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass134,393 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,393 miles
    Test number
    402506533510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail134,376 miles (+4,060)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,376 miles
    Test number
    432165195264
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass130,316 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,316 miles
    Test number
    956725114345
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass127,603 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,603 miles
    Test number
    286545142687
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,649 miles (+60)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,649 miles
    Test number
    736036228454
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body under sealed

  8. Fail124,589 miles (+53)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,589 miles
    Test number
    860127094452
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail124,536 miles (+4,970)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,536 miles
    Test number
    407829930992
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass119,566 miles (+331)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,566 miles
    Test number
    260206280350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail119,235 miles (+10,157)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,235 miles
    Test number
    502121525658
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,078 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,078 miles
    Test number
    223940611422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    301138733014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,587 miles (+2,527)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,587 miles
    Test number
    646215725116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  15. Pass102,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    244305341350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,060 miles (+3,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    253676785210
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail98,205 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,205 miles
    Test number
    196018395046
    • Repaired at testCentre Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass98,205 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    98,205 miles
    Test number
    318768695085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass94,794 miles (+55)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    197108394082
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Fail94,739 miles (+2,540)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    496324694050
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass92,199 miles (+37)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    159128093400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail92,162 miles (+2,632)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,162 miles
    Test number
    946121483055
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass89,530 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    146943182048
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded

  24. Fail89,528 miles (+2,034)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,528 miles
    Test number
    528672982032
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteDiff has oil leak
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded

  25. Pass87,494 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,494 miles
    Test number
    619033471080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail87,490 miles (+2,044)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    188559961055
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass85,446 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,446 miles
    Test number
    761455580063
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly faded
    • NoteSlight play detected at offside steering rack arm

  28. Fail85,444 miles (+3,707)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,444 miles
    Test number
    561513580046
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly faded
    • NoteSlight play detected at offside steering rack arm

  29. Pass81,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    281460199079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail81,737 miles (+43)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    894620999017
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail81,694 miles (+7,275)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,694 miles
    Test number
    560025289043
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass74,419 miles (+9,320)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,419 miles
    Test number
    252343378094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass65,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    770867957022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail65,099 miles (+7,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,099 miles
    Test number
    322571757052
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  35. Pass57,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    57,249 miles
    Test number
    592410686010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T420 GKN

Does T420 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T420 GKN expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T420 GKN?
The MOT on T420 GKN expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T420 GKN done?
T420 GKN was recorded at 138,243 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 4,188 miles a year.
Has T420 GKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T420 GKN has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T420 GKN 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 T420 GKN find?
T420 GKN passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside washer jet half blocked; offside front brake hose clip insecure; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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