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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T820 CBKMOT history

T820 CBK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 104,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,581 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T820 CBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T820 CBK was last recorded at 104,581 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Dec 2013: 51,399 miles, lower than 514,368 miles on 28 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,944 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
637 miles
Average per year
3,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,581 miles
  • 2024 – 103,944 miles
  • 2023 – 99,267 miles
  • 2022 – 93,383 miles
  • 2021 – 87,844 miles
  • 2020 – 84,239 miles
  • 2019 – 81,864 miles
  • 2018 – 77,009 miles
  • 2017 – 70,975 miles
  • 2016 – 65,756 miles
  • 2015 – 61,302 miles
  • 2014 – 56,260 miles
  • 2013 – 51,399 miles
  • 2012 – 49,427 miles
  • 2011 – 47,639 miles
  • 2010 – 45,046 miles
  • 2009 – 41,604 miles
  • 2008 – 37,803 miles
  • 2007 – 33,456 miles
  • 2006 – 27,807 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,581 miles
    Test number
    104825170084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,581 miles (+637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,581 miles
    Test number
    654956632866
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass103,944 miles (+4,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,944 miles
    Test number
    159834364065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,267 miles (+5,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    99,267 miles
    Test number
    763962426984
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass93,383 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    312672816877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,844 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,844 miles
    Test number
    107378621515
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail87,844 miles (+3,605)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,844 miles
    Test number
    736870500631
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorParking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass84,239 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,239 miles
    Test number
    864784855678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail84,236 miles (+2,372)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,236 miles
    Test number
    783310725486
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass81,864 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,864 miles
    Test number
    568843191441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    234332498378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,009 miles (+6,034)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    610455183878
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass70,975 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,975 miles
    Test number
    732162935972
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass65,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    220083415654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,756 miles (+4,454)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,756 miles
    Test number
    418339002415
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  16. Pass61,302 miles (+5,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,302 miles
    Test number
    498028022892
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes

  17. Pass56,260 miles (+4,861)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,260 miles
    Test number
    159033384277
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre close to legal limit in inner edge

  18. Pass51,399 miles (-462,969)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    599518453388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass514,368 miles (+463,072)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    514,368 miles
    Test number
    177471003309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,296 miles (+1,869)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    608257843201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres deteriorated.

  21. Pass49,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,427 miles
    Test number
    396936552499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,427 miles (+1,788)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,427 miles
    Test number
    396246552480
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  23. Pass47,639 miles (+2,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,639 miles
    Test number
    805092251291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass45,046 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,046 miles
    Test number
    551478950239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,604 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,604 miles
    Test number
    911503059287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,803 miles (+4,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,803 miles
    Test number
    622655048235
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on limit.

  27. Pass33,456 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    933199027247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,430 miles (+5,623)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    801162727242
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass27,807 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    27,807 miles
    Test number
    580789416202
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T820 CBK

Does T820 CBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T820 CBK is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T820 CBK?
The MOT on T820 CBK is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T820 CBK done?
T820 CBK was recorded at 104,581 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 3,968 miles a year.
Has T820 CBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T820 CBK has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T820 CBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T820 CBK find?
T820 CBK passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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