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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T865 KFJMOT history

T865 KFJ is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
86,089 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T865 KFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T865 KFJ was last recorded at 86,089 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,072 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,089 miles
  • 2023 – 85,994 miles
  • 2022 – 85,803 miles
  • 2021 – 85,451 miles
  • 2019 – 83,858 miles
  • 2018 – 82,907 miles
  • 2017 – 82,059 miles
  • 2016 – 80,808 miles
  • 2015 – 80,144 miles
  • 2014 – 79,265 miles
  • 2012 – 78,724 miles
  • 2011 – 76,673 miles
  • 2010 – 73,360 miles
  • 2009 – 67,808 miles
  • 2008 – 63,911 miles
  • 2007 – 58,994 miles
  • 2006 – 54,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,089 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,089 miles
    Test number
    933049971979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail86,072 miles (+78)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    979641001906
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pump runs (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,994 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    979605515638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,990 miles (+187)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,990 miles
    Test number
    141141992970
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,803 miles
    Test number
    233099132949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,803 miles (+352)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,803 miles
    Test number
    113006791864
    • MajorNearside Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    739650549114
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail85,451 miles (+1,593)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    917781366336
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms rear bushes [both] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,858 miles (+951)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    600815101228
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (both) rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded shaft at top mount (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass82,907 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    525215517191
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,900 miles (+841)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,900 miles
    Test number
    658470531362
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass82,059 miles (+1,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,059 miles
    Test number
    852031199631
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass80,808 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,808 miles
    Test number
    495178631688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,802 miles (+658)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    355171216036
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass80,144 miles (+1)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,144 miles
    Test number
    189287885026
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyre perished no cords showing

  16. Fail80,143 miles (+878)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,143 miles
    Test number
    288526385058
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front tyre perished no cords showing

  17. Pass79,265 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    136403384439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteALL tyres have cracks/perishing to sidewalls

  18. Fail79,265 miles (+541)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    498490684008
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteALL tyres have cracks/perishing to sidewalls

  19. Pass78,724 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,724 miles
    Test number
    319686792090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    167948891478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,673 miles (+3,313)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    437717691087
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass73,360 miles (+5,552)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,360 miles
    Test number
    592429580129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,808 miles (+3,897)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    413027689183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass63,911 miles (+4,917)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    274491198188
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass58,994 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,994 miles
    Test number
    682485907296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass54,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    501154986173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T865 KFJ

Does T865 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T865 KFJ expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T865 KFJ?
The MOT on T865 KFJ expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T865 KFJ done?
T865 KFJ was recorded at 86,089 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 1,725 miles a year.
Has T865 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T865 KFJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T865 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 T865 KFJ find?
T865 KFJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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