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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T435 KVUMOT history

T435 KVU is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 94,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
94,634 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T435 KVU
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T435 KVU was last recorded at 94,634 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,996 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,638 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,634 miles
  • 2025 – 92,996 miles
  • 2024 – 91,422 miles
  • 2023 – 89,357 miles
  • 2022 – 87,045 miles
  • 2021 – 84,533 miles
  • 2020 – 82,024 miles
  • 2019 – 77,855 miles
  • 2018 – 72,192 miles
  • 2017 – 68,607 miles
  • 2016 – 64,670 miles
  • 2015 – 61,514 miles
  • 2014 – 57,584 miles
  • 2013 – 51,292 miles
  • 2012 – 48,638 miles
  • 2011 – 45,174 miles
  • 2010 – 40,005 miles
  • 2009 – 34,890 miles
  • 2008 – 30,202 miles
  • 2007 – 26,086 miles
  • 2006 – 22,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,634 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,634 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    682258115648
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail94,634 miles (+1,638)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    498298462020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass92,996 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,996 miles
    Test number
    872851983238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail92,962 miles (+1,540)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    128274470980
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass91,422 miles (+2,065)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    256180580025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass89,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    355726907909
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail89,357 miles (+2,312)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,357 miles
    Test number
    984061455963
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,045 miles (+2,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,045 miles
    Test number
    384347092167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass84,533 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,533 miles
    Test number
    396462914365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,024 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,024 miles
    Test number
    937303752582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    948603344863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,855 miles (+5,663)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    121264087995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,192 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,192 miles
    Test number
    208358081380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,607 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,607 miles
    Test number
    560534978052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,670 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,670 miles
    Test number
    752889084654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,514 miles
    Test number
    899038835193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail61,514 miles (+3,930)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,514 miles
    Test number
    226818035162
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass57,584 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,584 miles
    Test number
    849607944186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,583 miles (+6,291)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    268312244459
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail51,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    336283843134
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass51,292 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,292 miles
    Test number
    895103243133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,638 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,638 miles
    Test number
    956801132148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,174 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,174 miles
    Test number
    816554191020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass40,005 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    842349480062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,890 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,890 miles
    Test number
    322036789035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,202 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,202 miles
    Test number
    274588088008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,086 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,086 miles
    Test number
    420309887014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,332 miles
    Test number
    654598886094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T435 KVU

Does T435 KVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T435 KVU is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T435 KVU?
The MOT on T435 KVU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T435 KVU done?
T435 KVU was recorded at 94,634 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has T435 KVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T435 KVU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T435 KVU 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 T435 KVU find?
T435 KVU passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.

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