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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T71 KOAMOT history

T71 KOA is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,319 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 KOA was last recorded at 56,319 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,866 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
453 miles
Average per year
970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,319 miles
  • 2025 – 55,866 miles
  • 2024 – 55,716 miles
  • 2023 – 55,464 miles
  • 2022 – 54,582 miles
  • 2021 – 53,845 miles
  • 2020 – 53,073 miles
  • 2019 – 51,731 miles
  • 2018 – 50,545 miles
  • 2017 – 49,887 miles
  • 2016 – 48,464 miles
  • 2015 – 45,959 miles
  • 2014 – 41,653 miles
  • 2013 – 40,182 miles
  • 2012 – 39,124 miles
  • 2011 – 39,104 miles
  • 2010 – 38,870 miles
  • 2009 – 38,838 miles
  • 2008 – 38,304 miles
  • 2007 – 37,668 miles
  • 2006 – 36,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,319 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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,319 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,319 miles
    Test number
    529075292922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,866 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,866 miles
    Test number
    527295570952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,716 miles (+252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,716 miles
    Test number
    432813051250
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass55,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,464 miles
    Test number
    329190174310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail55,461 miles (+879)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,461 miles
    Test number
    402805166462
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass54,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,582 miles
    Test number
    769469627929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,577 miles (+732)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    135459221370
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass53,845 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,845 miles
    Test number
    692301694806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,073 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    280876499397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,731 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,731 miles
    Test number
    287599981260
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail51,719 miles (+1,174)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    836008342040
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded around clip near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pitted (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass50,545 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    897710136451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail50,545 miles (+658)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,545 miles
    Test number
    976422485861
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass49,887 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,887 miles
    Test number
    339975733087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,464 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    895801374173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,959 miles (+4,306)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,959 miles
    Test number
    798708295010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,653 miles (+1,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    376801704192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass40,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    748396903193
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail40,182 miles (+1,058)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,182 miles
    Test number
    715757183044
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass39,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,124 miles
    Test number
    228208762009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,124 miles (+20)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,124 miles
    Test number
    429567562082
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass39,104 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,104 miles
    Test number
    508861091035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,870 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,870 miles
    Test number
    303851740094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass38,838 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    674382129093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,807 miles (+503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,807 miles
    Test number
    980970229013
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass38,304 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    443003428008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,668 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    37,668 miles
    Test number
    260782427053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,248 miles
    Test number
    931624326095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about T71 KOA

Does T71 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 KOA is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T71 KOA?
The MOT on T71 KOA is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T71 KOA done?
T71 KOA was recorded at 56,319 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 970 miles a year.
Has T71 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 KOA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T71 KOA 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 T71 KOA find?
T71 KOA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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