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BMW R Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

T471 KAUMOT history

T471 KAU is a black petrol BMW R Series first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
61,278 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 KAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 KAU was last recorded at 61,278 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 2,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,077 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,201 miles
Average per year
1,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,278 miles
  • 2024 – 59,077 miles
  • 2021 – 58,258 miles
  • 2020 – 58,048 miles
  • 2019 – 55,560 miles
  • 2018 – 55,066 miles
  • 2016 – 54,815 miles
  • 2015 – 50,357 miles
  • 2014 – 47,264 miles
  • 2013 – 46,972 miles
  • 2009 – 44,072 miles
  • 2008 – 39,248 miles
  • 2007 – 32,107 miles
  • 2006 – 29,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Horn not working (1.7.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,278 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    61,278 miles
    Test number
    304640628753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,077 miles (+819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    601495553738
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,258 miles (+210)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    676330171277
    • AdvisoryFront Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass58,048 miles (+2,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    697840106823
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass55,560 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,560 miles
    Test number
    321036024214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,066 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    136423297166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,815 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,815 miles
    Test number
    132014713619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,357 miles (+3,093)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,357 miles
    Test number
    416495170070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,264 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,264 miles
    Test number
    908572004391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,972 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,972 miles
    Test number
    645693253223
    • NoteNearside front upper calipr retaining bolt not insecure but appears to have seated further out when compared to other side.

  11. Fail46,969 miles (+2,897)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    126605543200
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)
    • NoteNearside front upper calipr retaining bolt not insecure but appears to have seated further out when compared to other side.

  12. Pass44,072 miles (+4,824)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,072 miles
    Test number
    871741619334
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteFront tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished
    • NoteRear tyre 'squaring'!
    • NoteSlight noise front near-side pad.

  13. Pass39,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,248 miles
    Test number
    834407768203
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

  14. Fail39,248 miles (+7,141)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,248 miles
    Test number
    101077358288
    • FailureHorn not working (1.7.3a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass32,107 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    32,107 miles
    Test number
    353997337278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,099 miles
    Test number
    131205666400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 KAU

Does T471 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T471 KAU expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T471 KAU?
The MOT on T471 KAU expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T471 KAU done?
T471 KAU was recorded at 61,278 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 1,641 miles a year.
Has T471 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 KAU has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on T471 KAU 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 T471 KAU find?
T471 KAU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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