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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1988 · 1,990 cc

A14 OMKMOT history

A14 OMK is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
119,865 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A14 OMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A14 OMK was last recorded at 119,865 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,801 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,865 miles
  • 2025 – 117,458 miles
  • 2024 – 115,154 miles
  • 2023 – 114,105 miles
  • 2022 – 113,767 miles
  • 2021 – 112,900 miles
  • 2020 – 112,315 miles
  • 2019 – 110,697 miles
  • 2018 – 109,084 miles
  • 2017 – 107,590 miles
  • 2016 – 104,437 miles
  • 2015 – 103,107 miles
  • 2013 – 102,685 miles
  • 2008 – 102,343 miles
  • 2006 – 101,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,865 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,865 miles (+64)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    119,865 miles
    Test number
    670477660896
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,801 miles (+2,343)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,801 miles
    Test number
    722549510979
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value Both Wheels (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,458 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    117,458 miles
    Test number
    761468119885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  4. Fail117,454 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,454 miles
    Test number
    291552347998
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  5. Pass115,154 miles (+1,049)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,154 miles
    Test number
    795836151847
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and suspension components front and rear
    • AdvisoryGeneral perishing to suspension bushes front and rear

  6. Pass114,105 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,105 miles
    Test number
    335378226937
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass113,767 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,767 miles
    Test number
    129752129651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,760 miles (+860)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,760 miles
    Test number
    847824765052
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,900 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    133225370026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,315 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,315 miles
    Test number
    243134119756
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail112,309 miles (+1,612)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    700846744196
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  12. Pass110,697 miles (+1,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,697 miles
    Test number
    176040639987
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,084 miles (+1,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,084 miles
    Test number
    466531364224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass107,590 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,590 miles
    Test number
    370828614270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,437 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    155455651968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,107 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    855422065018
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and centre exhaust mounts broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked

  17. Fail103,107 miles (+422)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    968021065070
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and centre exhaust mounts broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked

  18. Pass102,685 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    102,685 miles
    Test number
    256365083271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    102,343 miles
    Test number
    463187938162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,343 miles (+609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,343 miles
    Test number
    542734138173
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

  21. Pass101,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    373814756147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,734 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    743006836182
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about A14 OMK

Does A14 OMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 OMK is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on A14 OMK?
The MOT on A14 OMK is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A14 OMK done?
A14 OMK was recorded at 119,865 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 910 miles a year.
Has A14 OMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A14 OMK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on A14 OMK 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 A14 OMK find?
A14 OMK passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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