BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc
T679 GKNMOT history
T679 GKN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,138 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 70,138 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T679 GKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T679 GKN was last recorded at 70,138 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 70,136 miles · 4 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 70,138 miles
- 2025 – 65,450 miles
- 2023 – 53,066 miles
- 2022 – 41,291 miles
- 2021 – 39,752 miles
- 2020 – 39,559 miles
- 2019 – 38,874 miles
- 2018 – 37,932 miles
- 2016 – 36,914 miles
- 2015 – 35,100 miles
- 2014 – 34,010 miles
- 2013 – 32,911 miles
- 2011 – 31,609 miles
- 2010 – 31,015 miles
- 2009 – 30,607 miles
- 2008 – 29,009 miles
- 2007 – 27,387 miles
- 2006 – 25,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,138 miles
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,138 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 70,138 miles
- Test number
- 388084332298
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,136 miles (+4,686)3 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,136 miles
- Test number
- 581539007444
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,450 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 65,450 miles
- Test number
- 322063775902
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail65,450 miles (+12,384)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,450 miles
- Test number
- 233869897469
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,066 miles (+11,775)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 53,066 miles
- Test number
- 911583552814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,291 miles (+1,539)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 41,291 miles
- Test number
- 882342199651
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWater in o/s headlight
Pass39,752 miles (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 39,752 miles
- Test number
- 332923877989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,559 miles (+685)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 39,559 miles
- Test number
- 678655458037
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
Pass38,874 miles (+942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 38,874 miles
- Test number
- 268044210023
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,932 miles (+1,018)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 37,932 miles
- Test number
- 451367176613
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Pass36,914 miles (+1,814)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 36,914 miles
- Test number
- 140827981466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,100 miles (+1,090)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 35,100 miles
- Test number
- 702676131467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,010 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 34,010 miles
- Test number
- 868906344341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,911 miles (+756)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 32,911 miles
- Test number
- 735126543361
- NoteN/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes slightly perrished
Pass32,155 miles (+546)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 32,155 miles
- Test number
- 909322303018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,609 miles (+594)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 31,609 miles
- Test number
- 215378741350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,015 miles (+408)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 31,015 miles
- Test number
- 821858740304
- NoteBoth front tyres have manufacturer mould markings in sidewalls.
Pass30,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 30,607 miles
- Test number
- 671852559365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,607 miles (+448)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,607 miles
- Test number
- 701542859355
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass30,159 miles (+1,150)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 30,159 miles
- Test number
- 730465009066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,009 miles (+1,622)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 29,009 miles
- Test number
- 633297308098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,387 miles (+1,627)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,387 miles
- Test number
- 831228407038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 25,760 miles
- Test number
- 214974706004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T679 GKN
- Does T679 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T679 GKN is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T679 GKN?
- The MOT on T679 GKN is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T679 GKN done?
- T679 GKN was recorded at 70,138 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,170 miles a year.
- Has T679 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T679 GKN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T679 GKN 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 T679 GKN find?
- T679 GKN passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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