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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T539 KBPMOT history

T539 KBP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
154,817 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T539 KBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T539 KBP was last recorded at 154,817 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,030 miles · 8 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
787 miles
Average per year
4,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,817 miles
  • 2024 – 154,030 miles
  • 2022 – 153,721 miles
  • 2021 – 153,700 miles
  • 2020 – 151,619 miles
  • 2017 – 151,499 miles
  • 2015 – 147,300 miles
  • 2014 – 139,455 miles
  • 2013 – 129,666 miles
  • 2012 – 119,011 miles
  • 2010 – 103,180 miles
  • 2009 – 92,360 miles
  • 2008 – 78,009 miles
  • 2006 – 67,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,817 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,817 miles (+787)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,817 miles
    Test number
    139229658647
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion

  2. Pass154,030 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,030 miles
    Test number
    481539029102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in O/S Steering Rack.

  3. Fail154,028 miles (+307)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,028 miles
    Test number
    386128993520
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight lift in O/S Steering Rack.

  4. Pass153,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,721 miles
    Test number
    134662419925
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail153,721 miles (+21)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,721 miles
    Test number
    194677342735
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass153,700 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    153,700 miles
    Test number
    343499651756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail153,700 miles (+2,081)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,700 miles
    Test number
    734838780264
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass151,619 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    151,619 miles
    Test number
    503375810299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to off side front floor

  9. Fail151,619 miles (+120)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,619 miles
    Test number
    859392027861
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to off side front floor

  10. Pass151,499 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    151,499 miles
    Test number
    637537032062
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  11. Fail151,498 miles (+4,198)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,498 miles
    Test number
    219983316136
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off Possible alarm fault (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass147,300 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    147,300 miles
    Test number
    262857279550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  13. Fail147,300 miles (+7,845)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,300 miles
    Test number
    498937681207
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) chafing inner wing (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  14. Pass139,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,455 miles
    Test number
    937721904316
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail139,455 miles (+9,789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,455 miles
    Test number
    407971404332
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass129,666 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    129,666 miles
    Test number
    216700073284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail129,666 miles (+10,655)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,666 miles
    Test number
    699532963273
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass119,011 miles (+15,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    119,011 miles
    Test number
    297600162146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass103,180 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,180 miles
    Test number
    622713600337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail103,175 miles (+10,815)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,175 miles
    Test number
    323762700370
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass92,360 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    151329769283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePla in steering rack.

  22. Fail92,360 miles (+14,351)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    804179769278
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePla in steering rack.

  23. Pass78,009 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    240872628001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,914 miles (+10,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,914 miles
    Test number
    961022218092
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass67,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    170384996249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T539 KBP

Does T539 KBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T539 KBP expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T539 KBP?
The MOT on T539 KBP expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T539 KBP done?
T539 KBP was recorded at 154,817 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 4,648 miles a year.
Has T539 KBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T539 KBP has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T539 KBP 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 T539 KBP find?
T539 KBP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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