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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,793 cc

T989 KNKMOT history

T989 KNK is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
131,450 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T989 KNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T989 KNK was last recorded at 131,450 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 11,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,920 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
11,530 miles
Average per year
3,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,450 miles
  • 2024 – 119,920 miles
  • 2023 – 114,629 miles
  • 2022 – 113,787 miles
  • 2021 – 113,754 miles
  • 2020 – 113,359 miles
  • 2019 – 109,150 miles
  • 2018 – 105,822 miles
  • 2017 – 102,033 miles
  • 2016 – 98,235 miles
  • 2015 – 92,173 miles
  • 2010 – 86,448 miles
  • 2009 – 78,225 miles
  • 2008 – 73,740 miles
  • 2007 – 64,973 miles
  • 2006 – 61,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,450 miles
    Test number
    832295210101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,450 miles (+11,530)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,450 miles
    Test number
    650206101818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass119,920 miles (+5,291)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,920 miles
    Test number
    564206108064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  4. Pass114,629 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    648020469955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,787 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,787 miles
    Test number
    942597096223
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail113,786 miles (+32)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,786 miles
    Test number
    879157232431
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass113,754 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,754 miles
    Test number
    837188725665
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,754 miles (+395)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,754 miles
    Test number
    949483025363
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    113,359 miles
    Test number
    849683348496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Fail113,359 miles (+4,209)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,359 miles
    Test number
    656190637672
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass109,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    620009971378
    • AdvisoryImbalance on parking brake

  12. Fail109,150 miles (+3,328)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    580314848366
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryImbalance on parking brake

  13. Pass105,822 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,822 miles
    Test number
    996444355500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,810 miles (+3,777)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,810 miles
    Test number
    966564937939
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking FEED PIPE ONTO PUMP (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass102,033 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,033 miles
    Test number
    544364301505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail102,018 miles (+3,783)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    198588296576
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass98,235 miles (+6,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,235 miles
    Test number
    516246499169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads getting close
    • AdvisoryFront wipers getting worn

  18. Pass92,173 miles (+5,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,173 miles
    Test number
    598828395155
    • NoteO/s/f secondary side light used

  19. Pass86,448 miles (+8,223)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,448 miles
    Test number
    431678620308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,225 miles (+4,485)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,225 miles
    Test number
    212655939345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,740 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    651236738320
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass73,740 miles (+8,767)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    664126438396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,973 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,973 miles
    Test number
    111343387148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    290005036137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,706 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    463480136184
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)

Questions about T989 KNK

Does T989 KNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T989 KNK expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T989 KNK?
The MOT on T989 KNK expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T989 KNK done?
T989 KNK was recorded at 131,450 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 3,658 miles a year.
Has T989 KNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T989 KNK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T989 KNK 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 T989 KNK find?
T989 KNK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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