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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T971 KNCMOT history

T971 KNC is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
115,050 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T971 KNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T971 KNC was last recorded at 115,050 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,046 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,050 miles
  • 2023 – 112,679 miles
  • 2022 – 110,771 miles
  • 2021 – 109,300 miles
  • 2020 – 108,865 miles
  • 2019 – 105,608 miles
  • 2018 – 101,539 miles
  • 2017 – 98,550 miles
  • 2016 – 96,685 miles
  • 2015 – 94,790 miles
  • 2014 – 91,932 miles
  • 2013 – 89,292 miles
  • 2012 – 85,871 miles
  • 2011 – 80,917 miles
  • 2010 – 77,680 miles
  • 2009 – 74,102 miles
  • 2008 – 71,461 miles
  • 2007 – 66,625 miles
  • 2006 – 62,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,050 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear parking brake effort low but performance met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,050 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,050 miles
    Test number
    493366962356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,046 miles (+2,367)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    440569149172
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,679 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,679 miles
    Test number
    935107499575
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low but performance met

  4. Fail112,647 miles (+1,876)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,647 miles
    Test number
    200328519071
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low but performance met
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,771 miles (+1,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    110,771 miles
    Test number
    694437808788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer sleeve detached (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch seized

  6. Pass109,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,300 miles
    Test number
    200886818328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre running off on outer edge and main tread area close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sleeve detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut/shock absorber little resistance

  7. Fail109,300 miles (+435)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,300 miles
    Test number
    940086895159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre running off on outer edge and main tread area close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sleeve detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut/shock absorber little resistance

  8. Pass108,865 miles (+3,257)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,865 miles
    Test number
    717738015311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,608 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    105,608 miles
    Test number
    462502434123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,585 miles (+4,046)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,585 miles
    Test number
    261295483875
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass101,539 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,539 miles
    Test number
    256310853324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail101,521 miles (+2,971)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,521 miles
    Test number
    139167444652
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass98,550 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,550 miles
    Test number
    289390096727
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s+n/s (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched

  14. Fail98,542 miles (+1,857)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    751163673744
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing pad retaining spring (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s+n/s (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched

  15. Pass96,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    163482091651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,685 miles (+1,895)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    266465653540
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass94,790 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,790 miles
    Test number
    755427675095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,771 miles (+2,839)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    168342075033
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass91,932 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,932 miles
    Test number
    985529074049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail91,921 miles (+2,629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    185174274421
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass89,292 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,292 miles
    Test number
    368467583031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass85,871 miles (+4,954)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,871 miles
    Test number
    386399572093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on

  23. Pass80,917 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    80,917 miles
    Test number
    608380891083
    • 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)

  24. Fail80,917 miles (+3,237)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,917 miles
    Test number
    699370291086
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  25. Pass77,680 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    782866090073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,102 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    661371199036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,056 miles (+2,595)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    830855189030
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass71,461 miles (+4,836)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,461 miles
    Test number
    830282798025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass66,625 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    623592587014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass62,369 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    243372776012
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking all the way round tread

Questions about T971 KNC

Does T971 KNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T971 KNC expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T971 KNC?
The MOT on T971 KNC expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T971 KNC done?
T971 KNC was recorded at 115,050 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 2,923 miles a year.
Has T971 KNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T971 KNC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T971 KNC 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 T971 KNC find?
T971 KNC passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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