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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T990 BKXMOT history

T990 BKX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,915 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T990 BKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T990 BKX was last recorded at 116,915 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,198 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
717 miles
Average per year
776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,915 miles
  • 2025 – 116,198 miles
  • 2024 – 114,702 miles
  • 2023 – 113,432 miles
  • 2021 – 112,953 miles
  • 2020 – 112,513 miles
  • 2019 – 111,295 miles
  • 2018 – 110,854 miles
  • 2017 – 110,501 miles
  • 2016 – 109,552 miles
  • 2015 – 108,873 miles
  • 2012 – 108,621 miles
  • 2011 – 108,472 miles
  • 2010 – 108,271 miles
  • 2009 – 108,015 miles
  • 2008 – 107,791 miles
  • 2007 – 107,453 miles
  • 2006 – 101,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,915 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront steering/suspension componenets corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak on engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust section baffles loose

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both sills slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,915 miles (+717)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,915 miles
    Test number
    152099504812
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering/suspension componenets corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section baffles loose

  2. Pass116,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    116,198 miles
    Test number
    908530751198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,198 miles (+1,496)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,198 miles
    Test number
    642149353573
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,702 miles (+1,270)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,702 miles
    Test number
    722457865644
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  5. Pass113,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    970162426131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,432 miles (+479)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,432 miles
    Test number
    149399453746
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass112,953 miles (+440)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    851253911872
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded

  8. Pass112,513 miles (+1,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,513 miles
    Test number
    946434233662
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills slightly corroded

  9. Pass111,295 miles (+441)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,295 miles
    Test number
    372819732611
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth body sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe slight corrosion

  10. Pass110,854 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    384899690525
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail110,854 miles (+353)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,854 miles
    Test number
    738308100462
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass110,501 miles (+949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,501 miles
    Test number
    857205509403
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f flexi hose slightly perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe corroded

  13. Pass109,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,552 miles
    Test number
    407079129690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,550 miles (+677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,550 miles
    Test number
    286481423969
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass108,873 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,873 miles
    Test number
    337776135169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,864 miles (+243)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,864 miles
    Test number
    865571935184
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass108,621 miles (+149)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    108,621 miles
    Test number
    175013972416
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f brake slight bind

  18. Pass108,472 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    426950361079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass108,271 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,271 miles
    Test number
    991140270089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    932971979057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail108,015 miles (+224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    241861479026
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass107,791 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,791 miles
    Test number
    150917578054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,453 miles7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    142223577010
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass107,453 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    800973677003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    101,676 miles
    Test number
    444795596139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T990 BKX

Does T990 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T990 BKX is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T990 BKX?
The MOT on T990 BKX is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T990 BKX done?
T990 BKX was recorded at 116,915 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 776 miles a year.
Has T990 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T990 BKX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T990 BKX 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 T990 BKX find?
T990 BKX passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front steering/suspension componenets corroded; oil leak on engine, and 1 more.

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