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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

J16 KKMMOT history

J16 KKM is a grey petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

J16 KKM grey BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
104,218 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J16 KKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J16 KKM was last recorded at 104,218 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,218 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,218 miles
  • 2024 – 100,296 miles
  • 2023 – 96,985 miles
  • 2022 – 92,812 miles
  • 2021 – 87,229 miles
  • 2020 – 83,180 miles
  • 2019 – 77,800 miles
  • 2018 – 73,534 miles
  • 2017 – 66,644 miles
  • 2016 – 61,530 miles
  • 2015 – 56,117 miles
  • 2014 – 49,985 miles
  • 2013 – 45,602 miles
  • 2012 – 42,007 miles
  • 2011 – 38,877 miles
  • 2010 – 36,473 miles
  • 2009 – 35,503 miles
  • 2008 – 33,055 miles
  • 2007 – 29,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,218 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    288045823769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,218 miles (+3,922)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,218 miles
    Test number
    309523644721
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Wire broken on plug (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass100,296 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    100,296 miles
    Test number
    350321085939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,220 miles (+3,235)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    229046959516
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass96,985 miles (+4,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    611890673135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass92,812 miles (+5,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    109241118746
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass87,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    87,229 miles
    Test number
    176945537148
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar 'd' bushes weak/worn
  8. Fail87,728 miles (+4,548)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,728 miles
    Test number
    893072607743
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar 'd' bushes weak/worn
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high
  9. Pass83,180 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    83,180 miles
    Test number
    169351297294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,800 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    503579072068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail77,800 miles (+4,266)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,800 miles
    Test number
    291855983662
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass73,534 miles (+6,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,534 miles
    Test number
    386855057634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  13. Pass66,644 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,644 miles
    Test number
    848324017551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,530 miles (+5,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    61,530 miles
    Test number
    112220869326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade is smearing
  15. Fail56,117 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    496676175016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish
  16. Pass56,117 miles (+6,132)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,117 miles
    Test number
    869456375067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal starting to perish
  17. Pass49,985 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,985 miles
    Test number
    259403574009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,602 miles (+3,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    146383373079
    • NoteBoth FRONT tyre's are perished on outer section of tread
  19. Pass42,007 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,007 miles
    Test number
    838216972060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,877 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,877 miles
    Test number
    519793311166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,473 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,473 miles
    Test number
    960644410194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,503 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,503 miles
    Test number
    191444819133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,055 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    511909218161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,740 miles
    Test number
    104316217186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J16 KKM

Does J16 KKM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J16 KKM expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J16 KKM?
The MOT on J16 KKM expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J16 KKM done?
J16 KKM was recorded at 104,218 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 4,085 miles a year.
Has J16 KKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J16 KKM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J16 KKM 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 J16 KKM find?
J16 KKM passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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