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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,201 cc

T542 KBPMOT history

T542 KBP is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 126,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,647 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 KBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,201 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 KBP was last recorded at 126,647 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,564 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
2,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,647 miles
  • 2022 – 126,564 miles
  • 2021 – 126,484 miles
  • 2019 – 125,589 miles
  • 2018 – 122,282 miles
  • 2017 – 118,437 miles
  • 2016 – 115,206 miles
  • 2015 – 111,797 miles
  • 2014 – 109,359 miles
  • 2013 – 106,787 miles
  • 2012 – 106,600 miles
  • 2011 – 106,262 miles
  • 2009 – 106,084 miles
  • 2007 – 94,786 miles
  • 2006 – 79,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,647 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,647 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,647 miles
    Test number
    172719951091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,564 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,564 miles
    Test number
    179281370044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    126,484 miles
    Test number
    371990587362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,484 miles (+895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,484 miles
    Test number
    828937621701
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass125,589 miles (+3,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,589 miles
    Test number
    145031633044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,282 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,282 miles
    Test number
    210842801587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,437 miles (+3,231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,437 miles
    Test number
    218541990405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,206 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,206 miles
    Test number
    324833059214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,797 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    557750095139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,359 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,359 miles
    Test number
    325582484119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,787 miles
    Test number
    309487803477
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail106,787 miles (+187)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,787 miles
    Test number
    479647903209
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass106,600 miles (+338)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,600 miles
    Test number
    459970382045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront flexys corroded

  14. Pass106,262 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    835060591069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront fogs not working

  15. Fail106,262 miles (+178)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,262 miles
    Test number
    916119781021
    • FailureHazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront fogs not working

  16. Fail106,084 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    464257139069
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass106,084 miles (+11,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    673667739084
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass94,786 miles (+15,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    262886037268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    941189926221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,354 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,354 miles
    Test number
    982089026211
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T542 KBP

Does T542 KBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 KBP is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 KBP?
The MOT on T542 KBP is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 KBP done?
T542 KBP was recorded at 126,647 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,373 miles a year.
Has T542 KBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 KBP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T542 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 T542 KBP find?
T542 KBP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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