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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T495 KFJMOT history

T495 KFJ is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
140,547 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T495 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T495 KFJ was last recorded at 140,547 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 2,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,339 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,208 miles
Average per year
3,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,547 miles
  • 2025 – 138,339 miles
  • 2024 – 137,839 miles
  • 2022 – 135,755 miles
  • 2019 – 134,484 miles
  • 2018 – 129,796 miles
  • 2017 – 124,724 miles
  • 2016 – 119,948 miles
  • 2013 – 109,068 miles
  • 2012 – 109,015 miles
  • 2011 – 105,834 miles
  • 2010 – 100,887 miles
  • 2009 – 91,175 miles
  • 2008 – 80,141 miles
  • 2007 – 69,597 miles
  • 2006 – 67,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,547 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,547 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,547 miles
    Test number
    115209560267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,339 miles (+500)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    597674511177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,839 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    137,839 miles
    Test number
    515434586906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,755 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,755 miles
    Test number
    126209916914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    357167971813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,484 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    810499330227
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass134,484 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    859299431743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,796 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,796 miles
    Test number
    729757781184
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.94 mm remaining in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail129,780 miles (+249)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,780 miles
    Test number
    381002902081
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.92 mm remaining in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail129,531 miles (+4,807)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,531 miles
    Test number
    176134392163
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan area. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  11. Pass124,724 miles (+4,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,724 miles
    Test number
    513953007980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass119,948 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,948 miles
    Test number
    757548629366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,937 miles (+10,869)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,937 miles
    Test number
    330409359242
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass109,068 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,068 miles
    Test number
    246689493209
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail109,060 miles (+45)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,060 miles
    Test number
    105954163219
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  16. Pass109,015 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    338029892435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light

  17. Fail109,013 miles (+3,179)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,013 miles
    Test number
    369488492283
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light

  18. Pass105,834 miles (+4,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,834 miles
    Test number
    875282691206
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass100,887 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,887 miles
    Test number
    544190400362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,886 miles (+9,711)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,886 miles
    Test number
    743389190277
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass91,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    920282689237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,175 miles (+11,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,175 miles
    Test number
    962522289281
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass80,141 miles (+10,544)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,141 miles
    Test number
    863987168240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,597 miles
    Test number
    631987107217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,593 miles (+1,847)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    961807507256
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass67,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,746 miles
    Test number
    923657086161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T495 KFJ

Does T495 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T495 KFJ is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T495 KFJ?
The MOT on T495 KFJ is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T495 KFJ done?
T495 KFJ was recorded at 140,547 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 3,683 miles a year.
Has T495 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T495 KFJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T495 KFJ 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 T495 KFJ find?
T495 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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