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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T843 KVRMOT history

T843 KVR is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 145,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
145,233 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T843 KVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T843 KVR was last recorded at 145,233 miles on 5 Apr 2023, 421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,812 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
421 miles
Average per year
4,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,233 miles
  • 2022 – 132,771 miles
  • 2020 – 116,704 miles
  • 2019 – 107,785 miles
  • 2018 – 100,378 miles
  • 2015 – 98,228 miles
  • 2014 – 96,327 miles
  • 2012 – 94,430 miles
  • 2011 – 88,649 miles
  • 2010 – 83,190 miles
  • 2008 – 72,726 miles
  • 2007 – 68,364 miles
  • 2006 – 62,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,233 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,233 miles (+421)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,233 miles
    Test number
    226617821296
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail144,812 miles (+12,041)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,812 miles
    Test number
    544020490718
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,771 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    245344080721
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail132,771 miles (+16,067)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    650743690855
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,704 miles (+661)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    998562127887
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,043 miles (+8,258)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,043 miles
    Test number
    345233768252
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,785 miles (+29)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,785 miles
    Test number
    685424597905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail107,756 miles (+7,378)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,756 miles
    Test number
    926641753933
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,378 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    421014476687
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail100,378 miles (+2,150)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,378 miles
    Test number
    568617388107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,228 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,228 miles
    Test number
    318935075157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,327 miles (+1,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,327 miles
    Test number
    707305814157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass94,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    799053972261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,430 miles (+5,781)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,430 miles
    Test number
    225962972237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,649 miles (+5,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,649 miles
    Test number
    878200651227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass83,190 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    690247410142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail83,188 miles (+10,462)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,188 miles
    Test number
    721103310123
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass72,726 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    163080328104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,364 miles (+5,773)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    68,364 miles
    Test number
    611772127147
    • NoteAdvise front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pads low.

  20. Pass62,591 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,591 miles
    Test number
    943483026128
    • NoteAdvise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Questions about T843 KVR

Does T843 KVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T843 KVR expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T843 KVR?
The MOT on T843 KVR expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T843 KVR done?
T843 KVR was recorded at 145,233 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 4,884 miles a year.
Has T843 KVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T843 KVR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T843 KVR 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 T843 KVR find?
T843 KVR passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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