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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T422 KKWMOT history

T422 KKW is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,658 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T422 KKW
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T422 KKW was last recorded at 182,658 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 2,252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2011: 25,112 miles, lower than 122,378 miles on 23 Dec 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,406 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,252 miles
Average per year
3,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,658 miles
  • 2025 – 180,406 miles
  • 2024 – 176,418 miles
  • 2023 – 171,110 miles
  • 2022 – 165,276 miles
  • 2021 – 162,131 miles
  • 2019 – 157,989 miles
  • 2018 – 152,896 miles
  • 2017 – 148,132 miles
  • 2016 – 142,760 miles
  • 2015 – 137,688 miles
  • 2014 – 133,539 miles
  • 2013 – 130,386 miles
  • 2012 – 127,556 miles
  • 2011 – 25,112 miles
  • 2010 – 122,378 miles
  • 2009 – 116,303 miles
  • 2008 – 111,026 miles
  • 2007 – 110,842 miles
  • 2006 – 107,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central HEATSHEILD LOOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,658 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,658 miles
    Test number
    497093471404
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail182,658 miles (+2,252)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,658 miles
    Test number
    879712846309
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass180,406 miles (+3,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,406 miles
    Test number
    133732612385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass176,418 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    176,418 miles
    Test number
    826450408564
    • AdvisoryCentral HEATSHEILD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail176,416 miles (+5,306)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,416 miles
    Test number
    460928736108
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral HEATSHEILD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass171,110 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,110 miles
    Test number
    559297883729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail171,080 miles (+5,804)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,080 miles
    Test number
    339063519632
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,276 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    165,276 miles
    Test number
    688643386365
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail165,253 miles (+3,122)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,253 miles
    Test number
    814593331472
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass162,131 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,131 miles
    Test number
    299822917917
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass157,989 miles (+5,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    157,989 miles
    Test number
    428530393409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass152,896 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,896 miles
    Test number
    229988604774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS PIPE MINOR OIL LEAK

  13. Fail152,896 miles (+4,764)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,896 miles
    Test number
    888089173019
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPAS PIPE MINOR OIL LEAK

  14. Pass148,132 miles (+5,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,132 miles
    Test number
    177852900377
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm bushes worn

  15. Pass142,760 miles (+5,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    142,760 miles
    Test number
    667904794710
    • AdvisoryPlay in offside steering
    • AdvisoryWiper blades split

  16. Pass137,688 miles (+62)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,688 miles
    Test number
    663103955974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component resevoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  17. Fail137,626 miles (+4,087)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,626 miles
    Test number
    465075084601
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort n/s (3.7.B.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component resevoir (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  18. Pass133,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,539 miles
    Test number
    157836354356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail133,539 miles (+3,153)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,539 miles
    Test number
    827876454313
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass130,386 miles (+2,830)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,386 miles
    Test number
    868293343303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,556 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,556 miles
    Test number
    625355342342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondensation in head lamps

  22. Fail127,556 miles (+102,444)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,556 miles
    Test number
    836565442331
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondensation in head lamps

  23. Fail25,112 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    165986731361
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteWater in both head lamps

  24. Pass25,112 miles (-97,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,112 miles
    Test number
    546816431381
    • NoteWater in both head lamps

  25. Pass122,378 miles (+6,075)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,378 miles
    Test number
    420997750351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brakes slightly worn

  26. Pass116,303 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    116,303 miles
    Test number
    724256529295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail116,240 miles (+5,214)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,240 miles
    Test number
    550362129236
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass111,026 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    111,026 miles
    Test number
    124576808210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass110,842 miles (+3,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    214171397416
    • NoteNear side front tyre 2mm. All other tyres 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in off side track rod at its fixings to the rack

  30. Pass107,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    107,093 miles
    Test number
    543277166184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T422 KKW

Does T422 KKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T422 KKW is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T422 KKW?
The MOT on T422 KKW is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T422 KKW done?
T422 KKW was recorded at 182,658 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
Has T422 KKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T422 KKW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T422 KKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T422 KKW find?
T422 KKW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress; central heat shield insecure, and 2 more.

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