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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T516 KAPMOT history

T516 KAP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
95,268 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 KAP was last recorded at 95,268 miles on 11 May 2026, 8,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,110 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,158 miles
Average per year
3,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,268 miles
  • 2025 – 87,110 miles
  • 2024 – 87,082 miles
  • 2023 – 84,039 miles
  • 2021 – 81,458 miles
  • 2017 – 74,238 miles
  • 2016 – 66,134 miles
  • 2015 – 50,497 miles
  • 2014 – 48,690 miles
  • 2013 – 46,919 miles
  • 2012 – 44,754 miles
  • 2011 – 42,294 miles
  • 2010 – 39,106 miles
  • 2009 – 37,063 miles
  • 2008 – 34,728 miles
  • 2007 – 31,101 miles
  • 2006 – 28,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,268 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak at engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,268 miles (+8,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,268 miles
    Test number
    435601271458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,110 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,110 miles
    Test number
    328121738229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,082 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,082 miles
    Test number
    475937238286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,039 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    621352624757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,037 miles (+2,579)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,037 miles
    Test number
    784821025733
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass81,458 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    372400508724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,238 miles (+8,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    732967285128
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm bushes perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass66,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,134 miles
    Test number
    262495077158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine

  9. Fail66,134 miles (+15,637)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,134 miles
    Test number
    640583020132
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine

  10. Pass50,497 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    860638655119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,488 miles (+487)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,488 miles
    Test number
    188742174480
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass50,001 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,001 miles
    Test number
    427103365018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,690 miles (+1,771)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,690 miles
    Test number
    968926564001
    • NoteFront pads next service. both rear brake pipes rusty?

  14. Pass46,919 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,919 miles
    Test number
    907286663078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,754 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    266207362013
    • Repaired at testExhaust 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,754 miles (+2,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    365057262084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass42,294 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,294 miles
    Test number
    635687761049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,106 miles (+2,043)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    372458760057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,063 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,063 miles
    Test number
    663709069037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,728 miles (+3,627)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    703960778043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass31,101 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,101 miles
    Test number
    884481077021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,072 miles
    Test number
    773008266012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T516 KAP

Does T516 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T516 KAP is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T516 KAP?
The MOT on T516 KAP is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T516 KAP done?
T516 KAP was recorded at 95,268 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 3,331 miles a year.
Has T516 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 KAP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T516 KAP 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 T516 KAP find?
T516 KAP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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