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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T75 KARMOT history

T75 KAR is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 138,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2023
Mileage
138,452 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T75 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2023
Latest MOT test
14 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T75 KAR was last recorded at 138,452 miles on 14 May 2024, 4,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,821 miles · 31 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4,631 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,452 miles
  • 2022 – 133,821 miles
  • 2021 – 124,424 miles
  • 2020 – 117,896 miles
  • 2019 – 111,721 miles
  • 2018 – 105,166 miles
  • 2015 – 103,435 miles
  • 2014 – 95,556 miles
  • 2013 – 88,975 miles
  • 2012 – 84,450 miles
  • 2011 – 81,242 miles
  • 2010 – 76,906 miles
  • 2009 – 70,189 miles
  • 2008 – 66,965 miles
  • 2007 – 50,375 miles
  • 2006 – 34,442 miles
  • 2005 – 18,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,452 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged wheel seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, inner (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,452 miles (+4,631)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,452 miles
    Test number
    789703710893
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged wheel seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, inner (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass133,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,821 miles
    Test number
    551440592656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail133,821 miles (+9,397)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,821 miles
    Test number
    461673526460
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,424 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,424 miles
    Test number
    743118558703
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door sometime getting stuck but still accessible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail124,424 miles (+6,528)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,424 miles
    Test number
    788472315814
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Door sometime getting stuck but still accessible
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass117,896 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2021
    Odometer
    117,896 miles
    Test number
    511064937994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,721 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2020
    Odometer
    111,721 miles
    Test number
    678920249300
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail111,721 miles (+6,555)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,721 miles
    Test number
    927467383810
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure spring came off it fix position (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,166 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,166 miles
    Test number
    620001583050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,435 miles
    Test number
    251583534635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre.

  11. Fail103,435 miles (+7,879)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,435 miles
    Test number
    667140038418
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre.

  12. Fail95,556 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,556 miles
    Test number
    157681144290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass95,556 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,556 miles
    Test number
    935421844282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,975 miles (+4,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,975 miles
    Test number
    278092233260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension 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)

  15. Pass84,450 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    505202342276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,242 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    537915131274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,242 miles (+4,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,242 miles
    Test number
    996695631235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass76,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    333864040414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail76,906 miles (+6,717)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    583844340298
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail70,189 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    322704079138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass70,189 miles (+3,224)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    871384279195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,965 miles (+16,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,965 miles
    Test number
    252141178463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,375 miles (+15,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    224252377444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,442 miles (+15,723)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,442 miles
    Test number
    274650276463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    18,719 miles
    Test number
    290261575160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T75 KAR

Does T75 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T75 KAR expired on 30 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T75 KAR?
The MOT on T75 KAR expired on 30 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T75 KAR done?
T75 KAR was recorded at 138,452 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2024, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has T75 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T75 KAR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T75 KAR 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 T75 KAR find?
T75 KAR failed its latest MOT on 14 May 2024 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; nearside rear hydraulic brake calliper damaged wheel seized; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, and 3 more.

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