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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T827 KFJMOT history

T827 KFJ is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
83,586 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T827 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T827 KFJ was last recorded at 83,586 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 3,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,935 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,651 miles
Average per year
2,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,586 miles
  • 2023 – 79,935 miles
  • 2022 – 76,787 miles
  • 2021 – 73,238 miles
  • 2020 – 70,082 miles
  • 2019 – 67,987 miles
  • 2018 – 66,592 miles
  • 2017 – 64,611 miles
  • 2016 – 63,562 miles
  • 2015 – 59,917 miles
  • 2014 – 57,109 miles
  • 2013 – 53,958 miles
  • 2012 – 49,924 miles
  • 2011 – 46,740 miles
  • 2010 – 43,660 miles
  • 2009 – 40,382 miles
  • 2008 – 37,516 miles
  • 2007 – 33,828 miles
  • 2006 – 32,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,586 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,586 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    943898992270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,586 miles (+3,651)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,586 miles
    Test number
    263076362010
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass79,935 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    797002290149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail79,935 miles (+3,148)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    931246107388
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded outside structural area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass76,787 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    777576412488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail76,787 miles (+3,549)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,787 miles
    Test number
    454821176215
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer wheel arch 1/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass73,238 miles (+3,156)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    73,238 miles
    Test number
    622656913116
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both) + getting low (3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass70,082 miles (+2,095)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    160560145996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre tread depth on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight undulation to tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer hub bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer pin / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Some corrosion to wheel arches
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And all tyres are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays, wheel arch inserts and body sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

  9. Pass67,987 miles (+1,395)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    687459521027
    • AdvisoryABS light flagged up briefly during the test
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryKnock heard from rear of vehicle when going over the brake rollers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight undulation to tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm/hub outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Some corrosion to wheel arches

  10. Pass66,592 miles (+1,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,592 miles
    Test number
    723802229261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass64,611 miles (+1,049)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    64,611 miles
    Test number
    331998385485
    • AdvisoryLead and lag on handbrake
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight distortion to offside front tyre

  12. Pass63,562 miles (+3,645)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,562 miles
    Test number
    202658206911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to both rear coil Spring lower coils
    • AdvisorySome lag on nearside handbrake

  13. Pass59,917 miles (+2,808)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    878671115156
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front lower track control arms, ball joints have slight play but not resulting in excessive movement
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm on outer edge of tread 195/65/15
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSurface corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

  14. Pass57,109 miles (+3,151)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,109 miles
    Test number
    178342234134
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in both track control arm ball joints
    • NoteUnable to fully check sills as plastic covers are fitted

  15. Pass53,958 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    997501303191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,924 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    696742902126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,923 miles (+3,183)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    576451102131
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  18. Pass46,740 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,740 miles
    Test number
    215168801138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    580802200166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,660 miles (+3,278)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    400132800141
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass40,382 miles (+2,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    621631719141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass37,516 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,516 miles
    Test number
    501051608141
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded.
    • NoteSlight play within offside inner rack area.

  23. Fail37,516 miles (+3,688)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,516 miles
    Test number
    683061608134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust bracket corroded.
    • NoteSlight play within offside inner rack area.

  24. Pass33,828 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,828 miles
    Test number
    953044817168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,390 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    284370906184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside steering rack boot distorted.

Questions about T827 KFJ

Does T827 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T827 KFJ expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T827 KFJ?
The MOT on T827 KFJ expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T827 KFJ done?
T827 KFJ was recorded at 83,586 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 2,749 miles a year.
Has T827 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T827 KFJ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T827 KFJ 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 T827 KFJ find?
T827 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm.

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