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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

DSK 405MOT history

DSK 405 is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

DSK 405 blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,512 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSK 405
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSK 405 was last recorded at 96,512 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,512 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,512 miles
  • 2025 – 96,045 miles
  • 2024 – 93,435 miles
  • 2023 – 90,784 miles
  • 2022 – 88,565 miles
  • 2021 – 86,892 miles
  • 2020 – 85,923 miles
  • 2019 – 83,319 miles
  • 2018 – 79,382 miles
  • 2017 – 76,992 miles
  • 2016 – 74,183 miles
  • 2015 – 71,743 miles
  • 2014 – 69,933 miles
  • 2013 – 63,601 miles
  • 2012 – 57,536 miles
  • 2011 – 50,027 miles
  • 2010 – 41,472 miles
  • 2009 – 37,695 miles
  • 2008 – 35,561 miles
  • 2007 – 31,666 miles
  • 2006 – 28,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,512 miles
  • 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 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    151406959707
    • 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. Fail96,512 miles (+467)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,512 miles
    Test number
    853580557318
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass96,045 miles (+2,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    96,045 miles
    Test number
    117196622399
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake disc inner faces corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass93,435 miles (+2,651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    949701148636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,784 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    90,784 miles
    Test number
    797943387683
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, and both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded
  6. Fail90,780 miles (+2,215)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,780 miles
    Test number
    350140369023
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and all rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf, and both rear tyres perished/cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded
  7. Pass88,565 miles (+1,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,565 miles
    Test number
    870343462694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass86,892 miles (+969)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    86,892 miles
    Test number
    557725410905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass85,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    871352617688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,923 miles (+2,604)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,923 miles
    Test number
    319203064093
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass83,319 miles (+3,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,319 miles
    Test number
    345419485591
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass79,382 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    273184338487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,992 miles (+2,809)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,992 miles
    Test number
    382392579938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass74,183 miles (+2,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,183 miles
    Test number
    745003740169
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
  15. Pass71,743 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,743 miles
    Test number
    297380705450
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail71,743 miles (+1,810)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,743 miles
    Test number
    165849395071
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass69,933 miles (+6,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,933 miles
    Test number
    138791104125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass63,601 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    855837603155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s windscreen due to wiper
  19. Fail63,601 miles (+44)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    635566703162
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s windscreen due to wiper
  20. Fail63,557 miles (+6,021)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,557 miles
    Test number
    755980203142
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMinor wiper blade damage to front screen
    • NoteWiper blades wires adrift
  21. Pass57,536 miles (+7,509)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    259267702105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,027 miles (+8,555)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    578819901161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    834206400188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,472 miles (+3,777)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    472665700131
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass37,695 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    622619699057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,561 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,561 miles
    Test number
    991355598099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,666 miles (+3,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,666 miles
    Test number
    244444397041
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass28,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,061 miles
    Test number
    704876486062
    • 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 DSK 405

What vehicle is registration DSK 405 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSK 405 on a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 19 Apr 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DSK 405 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSK 405 is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSK 405?
The MOT on DSK 405 is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSK 405 done?
DSK 405 was recorded at 96,512 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,423 miles a year.
Has DSK 405 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSK 405 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on DSK 405 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 DSK 405 find?
DSK 405 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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