BMW 3 Series
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T872 AKNMOT history
T872 AKN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,072 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 116,072 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,380 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T872 AKN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T872 AKN was last recorded at 116,072 miles on 10 Oct 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 116,064 miles · 8 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 3,380 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 116,072 miles
- 2023 – 114,458 miles
- 2021 – 114,325 miles
- 2020 – 110,938 miles
- 2019 – 108,355 miles
- 2018 – 107,070 miles
- 2017 – 106,164 miles
- 2016 – 101,942 miles
- 2015 – 97,016 miles
- 2012 – 92,043 miles
- 2010 – 82,466 miles
- 2009 – 75,411 miles
- 2008 – 69,125 miles
- 2007 – 64,661 miles
- 2006 – 59,424 miles
- 2005 – 51,696 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,072 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,072 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 116,072 miles
- Test number
- 442413165275
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail116,064 miles (+1,606)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,064 miles
- Test number
- 885485926645
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,458 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 114,458 miles
- Test number
- 494677042146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,443 miles (+118)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,443 miles
- Test number
- 170403344194
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass114,325 miles (+3,387)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 114,325 miles
- Test number
- 924210501440
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass110,938 miles (+2,583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 110,938 miles
- Test number
- 311770162161
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak
Pass108,355 miles (+1,285)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,355 miles
- Test number
- 892872754213
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of components
Pass107,070 miles (+906)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 107,070 miles
- Test number
- 588111437886
- AdvisoryLoad in rear preventing full inspection of all seatbelts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass106,164 miles (+4,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 106,164 miles
- Test number
- 907677290351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass101,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 101,942 miles
- Test number
- 849023936192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,942 miles (+4,926)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,942 miles
- Test number
- 243723675944
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,016 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 97,016 miles
- Test number
- 243365343074
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in the tread
Fail97,016 miles (+4,973)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,016 miles
- Test number
- 288930374749
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked in the tread
Pass92,043 miles (+9,577)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 92,043 miles
- Test number
- 277212272008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall
- NoteRear tyres wearing on edges
Pass82,466 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,466 miles
- Test number
- 321029420340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,461 miles (+7,050)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,461 miles
- Test number
- 424798320397
- FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,411 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 75,411 miles
- Test number
- 170977789108
- 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)
Fail75,411 miles (+6,286)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,411 miles
- Test number
- 664357389166
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Pass69,125 miles (+4,464)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 69,125 miles
- Test number
- 613304158278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAdvise front discs and pads worn
- NoteAdvise offside rear brake ossilating on parking brake application
Pass64,661 miles (+5,237)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 64,661 miles
- Test number
- 741591777222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,424 miles (+7,728)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 59,424 miles
- Test number
- 880439076278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,696 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 51,696 miles
- Test number
- 362697865459
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight play at both front wheels
Questions about T872 AKN
- Does T872 AKN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T872 AKN expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T872 AKN?
- The MOT on T872 AKN expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T872 AKN done?
- T872 AKN was recorded at 116,072 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2024, an average of 3,380 miles a year.
- Has T872 AKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T872 AKN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T872 AKN 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 T872 AKN find?
- T872 AKN passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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