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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T998 BKXMOT history

T998 BKX is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,711 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T998 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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T998 BKX was last recorded at 87,711 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,532 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
2,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,711 miles
  • 2024 – 87,532 miles
  • 2023 – 87,142 miles
  • 2021 – 86,132 miles
  • 2019 – 85,560 miles
  • 2018 – 77,111 miles
  • 2017 – 72,281 miles
  • 2016 – 70,767 miles
  • 2015 – 70,060 miles
  • 2014 – 69,337 miles
  • 2013 – 68,909 miles
  • 2012 – 68,356 miles
  • 2011 – 66,433 miles
  • 2010 – 62,656 miles
  • 2009 – 59,344 miles
  • 2008 – 55,009 miles
  • 2006 – 47,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,711 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,711 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,711 miles
    Test number
    971236693602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,532 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    239939490918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,142 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,142 miles
    Test number
    461536293115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,132 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,132 miles
    Test number
    340261446297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,560 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,560 miles
    Test number
    288817745808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,111 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,111 miles
    Test number
    902062098978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,104 miles (+4,823)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,104 miles
    Test number
    919619584747
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  8. Pass72,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    963386900675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail72,281 miles (+1,514)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    580231815920
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass70,767 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,767 miles
    Test number
    198681729858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    299413745042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail70,060 miles (+723)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,060 miles
    Test number
    495413745097
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass69,337 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    198113344455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Fail69,330 miles (+421)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    746559634030
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail68,909 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    115683343013
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass68,909 miles (+553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,909 miles
    Test number
    657663543023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass68,356 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    529904842036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,343 miles (+1,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    256348232085
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass66,433 miles (+3,777)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,433 miles
    Test number
    648565841070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a nail in it

  20. Pass62,656 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    183668420035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Fail62,654 miles (+3,310)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,654 miles
    Test number
    940557520029
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass59,344 miles (+4,335)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,344 miles
    Test number
    141556239040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,009 miles
    Test number
    441442438008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail55,007 miles (+7,296)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,007 miles
    Test number
    223402638073
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass47,711 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    47,711 miles
    Test number
    503947906384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T998 BKX

Does T998 BKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T998 BKX is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T998 BKX?
The MOT on T998 BKX is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T998 BKX done?
T998 BKX was recorded at 87,711 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,019 miles a year.
Has T998 BKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T998 BKX has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on T998 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 T998 BKX find?
T998 BKX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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