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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T481 KAHMOT history

T481 KAH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 29 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 164,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,554 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 KAH was last recorded at 164,554 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,714 miles · 25 Apr 2017
Between the last two tests
840 miles
Average per year
3,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,554 miles
  • 2017 – 163,714 miles
  • 2016 – 157,229 miles
  • 2015 – 150,438 miles
  • 2014 – 141,676 miles
  • 2012 – 140,864 miles
  • 2011 – 139,224 miles
  • 2010 – 132,197 miles
  • 2009 – 127,083 miles
  • 2008 – 121,618 miles
  • 2007 – 110,644 miles
  • 2006 – 100,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,554 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,554 miles (+840)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,554 miles
    Test number
    208732245612
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass163,714 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,714 miles
    Test number
    613977076165
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear box after market
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield

  3. Fail163,709 miles (+6,480)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,709 miles
    Test number
    906417242821
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear box after market
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield

  4. Pass157,229 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    157,229 miles
    Test number
    912497466462
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts. (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slight wear/movement, not excessive. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  5. Fail157,223 miles (+6,785)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,223 miles
    Test number
    438933415725
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts. (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slight wear/movement, not excessive. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted.

  6. Pass150,438 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    150,438 miles
    Test number
    155421235181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket is corroded off

  7. Fail150,438 miles (+8,762)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,438 miles
    Test number
    387781735177
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket is corroded off

  8. Pass141,676 miles (+812)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,676 miles
    Test number
    977352434136
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  9. Pass140,864 miles (+1,640)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    140,864 miles
    Test number
    906395492151
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass139,224 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    139,224 miles
    Test number
    668580821288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail139,224 miles (+7,027)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,224 miles
    Test number
    808340521232
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass132,197 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    132,197 miles
    Test number
    591282020258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low on inner part 2mm
    • NoteRear section of exhaust badly corroded

  13. Fail132,197 miles (+5,114)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,197 miles
    Test number
    200044910268
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low on inner part 2mm
    • NoteRear section of exhaust badly corroded

  14. Pass127,083 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    127,083 miles
    Test number
    523563229261
    • NoteExhaust very corroded/3 chips in screen/front arm rear bushes perished/

  15. Fail127,083 miles (+5,465)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,083 miles
    Test number
    433283429240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust very corroded/3 chips in screen/front arm rear bushes perished/

  16. Pass121,618 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    121,618 miles
    Test number
    212385928271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Fail121,608 miles (+10,964)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,608 miles
    Test number
    642331528284
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass110,644 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    831276437179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,592 miles (+10,088)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,592 miles
    Test number
    992344737156
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass100,504 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    111328186032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,483 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,483 miles
    Test number
    940067286088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T481 KAH

Does T481 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 KAH is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 KAH?
The MOT on T481 KAH is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 KAH done?
T481 KAH was recorded at 164,554 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 3,161 miles a year.
Has T481 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 KAH has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T481 KAH 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 T481 KAH find?
T481 KAH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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