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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T83 KPWMOT history

T83 KPW is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
148,878 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T83 KPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T83 KPW was last recorded at 148,878 miles on 18 Jan 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2016: 112,162 miles, lower than 114,741 miles on 5 Jan 2015.

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
148,874 miles · 16 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,878 miles
  • 2022 – 147,192 miles
  • 2021 – 145,400 miles
  • 2020 – 143,867 miles
  • 2019 – 140,668 miles
  • 2018 – 137,338 miles
  • 2017 – 128,121 miles
  • 2016 – 112,162 miles
  • 2015 – 114,741 miles
  • 2014 – 105,956 miles
  • 2013 – 95,613 miles
  • 2012 – 84,931 miles
  • 2011 – 75,811 miles
  • 2009 – 70,568 miles
  • 2008 – 62,119 miles
  • 2007 – 51,604 miles
  • 2006 – 43,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,878 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,878 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,878 miles
    Test number
    640776848369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,874 miles (+1,682)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,874 miles
    Test number
    254346144669
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass147,192 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    999973020307
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail147,191 miles (+1,791)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,191 miles
    Test number
    827035516153
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,400 miles (+63)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,400 miles
    Test number
    772220813464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,337 miles (+1,470)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    454669066871
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,867 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    202179930724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated

  8. Fail143,867 miles (+3,199)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    718908861194
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated

  9. Pass140,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,668 miles
    Test number
    584634589767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail140,668 miles (+3,330)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,668 miles
    Test number
    877738064048
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    137,338 miles
    Test number
    150832807459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail137,338 miles (+9,217)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,338 miles
    Test number
    393019655274
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass128,121 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    128,121 miles
    Test number
    351698640112
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges & cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall worn & cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail182,121 miles (+69,959)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,121 miles
    Test number
    229039797402
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure full beam bulb (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges & cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer sidewall worn & cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  15. Pass112,162 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,162 miles
    Test number
    169475356787
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  16. Fail112,162 miles (-2,579)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,162 miles
    Test number
    883047317104
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating flickering & dull (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  17. Pass114,741 miles (+8,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    114,741 miles
    Test number
    715425605029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass105,956 miles (+10,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,956 miles
    Test number
    928230934077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass95,613 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    358782633087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteWipers split on edge

  20. Fail95,613 miles (+10,682)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    776812533004
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteWipers split on edge

  21. Pass84,931 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,931 miles
    Test number
    487080822065
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail84,906 miles (+9,095)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    878319912035
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass75,811 miles (+5,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,811 miles
    Test number
    846534311023
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass70,568 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,568 miles
    Test number
    891073249184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,119 miles (+10,515)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,119 miles
    Test number
    772133728156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f andn/s/f tyres worn on edges
    • NoteRear reg plate cracked

  26. Pass51,604 miles (+8,286)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,604 miles
    Test number
    340239687037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s.f tyres worn on edges

  27. Pass43,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,318 miles
    Test number
    703927376077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T83 KPW

Does T83 KPW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T83 KPW expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T83 KPW?
The MOT on T83 KPW expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T83 KPW done?
T83 KPW was recorded at 148,878 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2023, an average of 6,269 miles a year.
Has T83 KPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T83 KPW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T83 KPW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T83 KPW find?
T83 KPW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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