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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T87 KAHMOT history

T87 KAH is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 99,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2024
Mileage
99,900 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T87 KAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T87 KAH was last recorded at 99,900 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,893 miles · 6 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 99,900 miles
  • 2022 – 98,587 miles
  • 2021 – 97,119 miles
  • 2020 – 91,742 miles
  • 2019 – 86,144 miles
  • 2018 – 84,389 miles
  • 2017 – 81,662 miles
  • 2016 – 78,007 miles
  • 2015 – 75,147 miles
  • 2014 – 71,677 miles
  • 2013 – 66,702 miles
  • 2012 – 63,040 miles
  • 2011 – 59,059 miles
  • 2010 – 54,890 miles
  • 2009 – 49,963 miles
  • 2008 – 44,918 miles
  • 2007 – 41,633 miles
  • 2006 – 40,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,900 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.

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,900 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,900 miles
    Test number
    325172921828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail99,893 miles (+1,306)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,893 miles
    Test number
    690804371556
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,587 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,587 miles
    Test number
    141424970501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass97,119 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    97,119 miles
    Test number
    629737317531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail97,082 miles (+5,340)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,082 miles
    Test number
    271254647758
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  6. Pass91,742 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,742 miles
    Test number
    936061276099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail91,719 miles (+40)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,719 miles
    Test number
    839375724224
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,679 miles (+5,535)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,679 miles
    Test number
    332429543957
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass86,144 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    294555335698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryJacking points corroded

  10. Fail86,142 miles (+1,753)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,142 miles
    Test number
    975128243443
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,389 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,389 miles
    Test number
    712411893323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,329 miles (+2,667)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    552731537051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Pass81,662 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,662 miles
    Test number
    238794173996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,626 miles (+3,619)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,626 miles
    Test number
    965746006951
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass78,007 miles (+2,860)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    965397878259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass75,147 miles (+3,470)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    146587835467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass71,677 miles (+4,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,677 miles
    Test number
    766086654075
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass66,702 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    588556443077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside brake pad sensor wire insecure

  19. Fail66,702 miles (+3,662)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,702 miles
    Test number
    625829533085
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside brake pad sensor wire insecure

  20. Fail63,040 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    555942852034
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass63,040 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    637672252075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass59,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    905567751061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,059 miles (+4,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,059 miles
    Test number
    286225851014
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Fail54,890 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,890 miles
    Test number
    192378450067
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass54,890 miles (+4,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,890 miles
    Test number
    621318150058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass49,963 miles (+5,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,963 miles
    Test number
    701196059059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass44,918 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    874040668072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Fail44,884 miles (+3,251)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    692168358037
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Pass41,633 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,633 miles
    Test number
    953853957071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass40,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    191268556441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail40,160 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,160 miles
    Test number
    431346646010
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T87 KAH

Does T87 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T87 KAH expired on 10 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T87 KAH?
The MOT on T87 KAH expired on 10 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T87 KAH done?
T87 KAH was recorded at 99,900 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 3,483 miles a year.
Has T87 KAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T87 KAH has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T87 KAH 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 T87 KAH find?
T87 KAH passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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