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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T850 KAPMOT history

T850 KAP is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 137,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
137,712 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 KAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T850 KAP was last recorded at 137,712 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,761 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
951 miles
Average per year
4,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,712 miles
  • 2025 – 136,761 miles
  • 2024 – 133,573 miles
  • 2023 – 127,145 miles
  • 2022 – 119,763 miles
  • 2021 – 114,395 miles
  • 2020 – 112,341 miles
  • 2019 – 104,133 miles
  • 2018 – 96,379 miles
  • 2017 – 91,080 miles
  • 2016 – 87,032 miles
  • 2015 – 81,485 miles
  • 2014 – 72,784 miles
  • 2013 – 66,236 miles
  • 2012 – 56,370 miles
  • 2011 – 55,201 miles
  • 2010 – 53,508 miles
  • 2009 – 52,374 miles
  • 2008 – 50,455 miles
  • 2007 – 48,335 miles
  • 2006 – 44,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    850930666401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,709 miles (+948)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    266524726723
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,761 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,761 miles
    Test number
    277434240760
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail136,761 miles (+3,188)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,761 miles
    Test number
    163355097683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,573 miles (+6,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    133,573 miles
    Test number
    678876411945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass127,145 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,145 miles
    Test number
    811903218047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,763 miles (+5,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,763 miles
    Test number
    873727816991
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust slight blow

  8. Pass114,395 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,395 miles
    Test number
    803906169925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail114,394 miles (+2,053)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,394 miles
    Test number
    354499855020
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge prompt replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass112,341 miles (+16)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    112,341 miles
    Test number
    661733791537
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail112,325 miles (+8,192)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,325 miles
    Test number
    380262690109
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass104,133 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    447522696818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,002 miles (+7,623)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    798772398585
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass96,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    967117192678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  15. Fail96,379 miles (+5,299)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    966307895337
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorating

  16. Pass91,080 miles (+74)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,080 miles
    Test number
    587247875542
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight wear to offside front and nearside front lower balljoints

  17. Fail91,006 miles (+3,974)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    495809910089
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,032 miles
    Test number
    272218916011
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding

  19. Fail87,032 miles (+5,547)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,032 miles
    Test number
    764707629545
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre valve deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes corroding

  20. Pass81,485 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,485 miles
    Test number
    888491035134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Fail81,450 miles (+8,666)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    938338825186
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  22. Pass72,784 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,784 miles
    Test number
    626827724170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,236 miles (+9,866)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,236 miles
    Test number
    528080733198
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass56,370 miles (+1,169)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,370 miles
    Test number
    776258082009
    • NoteBoth wiper blades smearing the windscreen

  25. Pass55,201 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,201 miles
    Test number
    737398481020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    620064680064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,508 miles (+1,134)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    681394580095
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass52,374 miles (+1,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,374 miles
    Test number
    840873889036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass50,455 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,455 miles
    Test number
    304242798023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,335 miles (+3,906)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,335 miles
    Test number
    320211577095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,429 miles
    Test number
    903363076034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T850 KAP

Does T850 KAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T850 KAP is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T850 KAP?
The MOT on T850 KAP is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T850 KAP done?
T850 KAP was recorded at 137,712 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 4,552 miles a year.
Has T850 KAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 KAP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T850 KAP 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 T850 KAP find?
T850 KAP passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm; oil leak, but not excessive.

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