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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T897 KVVMOT history

T897 KVV is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
90,737 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T897 KVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T897 KVV was last recorded at 90,737 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,732 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,737 miles
  • 2024 – 90,251 miles
  • 2023 – 87,966 miles
  • 2017 – 87,912 miles
  • 2013 – 86,993 miles
  • 2011 – 80,600 miles
  • 2010 – 78,961 miles
  • 2008 – 75,290 miles
  • 2007 – 68,299 miles
  • 2006 – 61,276 miles
  • 2005 – 53,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,737 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,737 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    526640685925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail90,732 miles (+481)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,732 miles
    Test number
    452243281418
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers belt not retracting back (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling inner wing when in full right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort and does not lock out (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,251 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    90,251 miles
    Test number
    313719251206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,245 miles (+2,279)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,245 miles
    Test number
    901916567123
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,966 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    826753967654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,912 miles (+919)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    414944919142
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension component's corroded
    • AdvisorySill covers , under trays and engine covers fitted restricting and stopping examination

  7. Pass86,993 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    126548993243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail86,989 miles (+6,389)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    435544783245
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Pass80,600 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    185180931204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass78,961 miles (+3,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    630495380022
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass75,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    322808618336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,290 miles (+6,991)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,290 miles
    Test number
    413007818370
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass68,299 miles (+7,023)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    474229707325
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have slight uneven wear
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

  14. Pass61,276 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,276 miles
    Test number
    590352176282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,520 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    800739455221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,519 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,519 miles
    Test number
    222318455219
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T897 KVV

Does T897 KVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T897 KVV is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T897 KVV?
The MOT on T897 KVV is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T897 KVV done?
T897 KVV was recorded at 90,737 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 1,849 miles a year.
Has T897 KVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T897 KVV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T897 KVV 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 T897 KVV find?
T897 KVV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge.

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