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BMW 3 Series

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K100 ALGMOT history

K100 ALG is a red diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 179,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

K100 ALG red 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 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,272 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K100 ALG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K100 ALG was last recorded at 179,272 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,267 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 miles
Average per year
5,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,272 miles
  • 2025 – 178,267 miles
  • 2024 – 177,472 miles
  • 2023 – 175,882 miles
  • 2022 – 175,426 miles
  • 2021 – 173,001 miles
  • 2019 – 168,763 miles
  • 2018 – 164,991 miles
  • 2017 – 155,394 miles
  • 2016 – 142,271 miles
  • 2015 – 115,620 miles
  • 2014 – 109,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,272 miles
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable coupling cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,272 miles (+1,005)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,272 miles
    Test number
    353714426180
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass178,267 miles (+795)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,267 miles
    Test number
    635692551316
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  3. Pass177,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    177,472 miles
    Test number
    414293122163
    • AdvisoryBoth front link arm bushes perished/worn

  4. Fail177,472 miles (+1,590)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,472 miles
    Test number
    672735322205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front link arm bushes perished/worn

  5. Pass175,882 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    175,882 miles
    Test number
    877475552499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    175,426 miles
    Test number
    299021274385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable coupling cracking (6.1.7 (e))

  7. Fail175,426 miles (+2,425)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,426 miles
    Test number
    188829542469
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet release not working (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable coupling cracking (6.1.7 (e))

  8. Pass173,001 miles (+4,238)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    173,001 miles
    Test number
    120029400806
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture inside lens may affect beam (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulb faliure lamp illuminated ( no bulb out yet)

  9. Pass168,763 miles (+3,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    168,763 miles
    Test number
    481375407821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Pass164,991 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    164,991 miles
    Test number
    411755523494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,394 miles (+13,123)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,394 miles
    Test number
    898966081612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,271 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,271 miles
    Test number
    332787030937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,788 miles (+26,168)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,788 miles
    Test number
    189291544285
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass115,620 miles (+6,136)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,620 miles
    Test number
    965759725164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass109,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,484 miles
    Test number
    656131024149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K100 ALG

Does K100 ALG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K100 ALG is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K100 ALG?
The MOT on K100 ALG is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K100 ALG done?
K100 ALG was recorded at 179,272 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,820 miles a year.
Has K100 ALG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K100 ALG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K100 ALG 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 K100 ALG find?
K100 ALG passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear subframe corroded.

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