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BMW K Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,171 cc

T494 VAEMOT history

T494 VAE is a red petrol BMW K Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
47,136 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 VAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,171 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 VAE was last recorded at 47,136 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,883 miles · 30 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
1,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,136 miles
  • 2018 – 46,883 miles
  • 2016 – 46,599 miles
  • 2015 – 46,042 miles
  • 2013 – 44,943 miles
  • 2012 – 42,020 miles
  • 2010 – 35,208 miles
  • 2008 – 29,237 miles
  • 2007 – 28,553 miles
  • 2006 – 23,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,136 miles
  • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentre stand damaged.
  • AdvisoryFront Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror slightly loose
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,136 miles (+253)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    695096559178
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre stand damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,883 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,883 miles
    Test number
    406217155177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,865 miles (+266)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,865 miles
    Test number
    429760278874
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Lower Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass46,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    46,599 miles
    Test number
    669448963623
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  5. Fail46,599 miles (+557)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,599 miles
    Test number
    383194599690
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively twisted (3.2.B3a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  6. Pass46,042 miles (+1,099)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,042 miles
    Test number
    146160885076
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • NoteUnable to clearly inspect o/s rear brake pads.

  7. Pass44,943 miles (+2,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,943 miles
    Test number
    859489523322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  8. Pass42,020 miles (+6,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    785493342111
    • NoteUnable to clearly inspect rear brake pads.

  9. Pass35,208 miles (+5,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,208 miles
    Test number
    773454820183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

  10. Pass29,237 miles (+684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,237 miles
    Test number
    421946008185
    • NoteAdvise-ABS fitted.

  11. Pass28,553 miles (+5,543)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    28,553 miles
    Test number
    253240037428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,010 miles
    Test number
    390964626146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 VAE

Does T494 VAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 VAE is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T494 VAE?
The MOT on T494 VAE is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 VAE done?
T494 VAE was recorded at 47,136 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 1,227 miles a year.
Has T494 VAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 VAE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T494 VAE 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 T494 VAE find?
T494 VAE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; centre stand damaged.; front road spring corroded, and 7 more.

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