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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T820 KRJMOT history

T820 KRJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2025
Mileage
135,526 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T820 KRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T820 KRJ was last recorded at 135,526 miles on 4 May 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Oct 2013: 12,295 miles, lower than 117,280 miles on 23 Oct 2012.

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
135,518 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,526 miles
  • 2023 – 135,503 miles
  • 2020 – 134,944 miles
  • 2019 – 134,661 miles
  • 2017 – 134,319 miles
  • 2016 – 133,754 miles
  • 2015 – 130,910 miles
  • 2014 – 126,683 miles
  • 2013 – 12,295 miles
  • 2012 – 117,280 miles
  • 2011 – 111,641 miles
  • 2010 – 106,539 miles
  • 2009 – 97,749 miles
  • 2008 – 78,512 miles
  • 2007 – 69,053 miles
  • 2006 – 58,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,526 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,526 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    167541176639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
  2. Fail135,518 miles (+15)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,518 miles
    Test number
    140317145312
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
  3. Pass135,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    459742919172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail135,503 miles (+559)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,503 miles
    Test number
    825628666906
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements wont stay on (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass134,944 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    134,944 miles
    Test number
    318726338788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,661 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,661 miles
    Test number
    141553404892
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail134,655 miles (+336)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,655 miles
    Test number
    959897540118
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass134,319 miles (+565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    134,319 miles
    Test number
    979418001599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  9. Pass133,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    133,754 miles
    Test number
    621762078137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have touched inner chassis at sometime ok at test
  10. Fail133,754 miles (+2,844)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,754 miles
    Test number
    516653543231
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have touched inner chassis at sometime ok at test
  11. Pass130,910 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    130,910 miles
    Test number
    591748631846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,683 miles (+114,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    126,683 miles
    Test number
    597173404345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass12,295 miles (-104,985)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    12,295 miles
    Test number
    266124283213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,280 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,280 miles
    Test number
    189087092220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,641 miles (+5,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    868498891203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass106,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    991788590211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,539 miles (+8,790)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,539 miles
    Test number
    772418690204
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass97,749 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,749 miles
    Test number
    193180219392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    152715719109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,527 miles (+1,007)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,527 miles
    Test number
    864385119175
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Fail92,520 miles (+14,008)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    181944799093
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass78,512 miles (+9,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,512 miles
    Test number
    124288498022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass69,053 miles (+10,544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    564961707115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass58,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    134121906171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about T820 KRJ

Does T820 KRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T820 KRJ expired on 25 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T820 KRJ?
The MOT on T820 KRJ expired on 25 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T820 KRJ done?
T820 KRJ was recorded at 135,526 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has T820 KRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T820 KRJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T820 KRJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T820 KRJ find?
T820 KRJ passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded both, and 1 more.

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