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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,793 cc

K100 DRAMOT history

K100 DRA is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 128,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2023.

K100 DRA black 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 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
128,102 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K100 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,793 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K100 DRA was last recorded at 128,102 miles on 8 Jul 2023, 4,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,020 miles · 21 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,082 miles
Average per year
4,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,102 miles
  • 2021 – 124,020 miles
  • 2019 – 118,783 miles
  • 2018 – 115,211 miles
  • 2017 – 108,750 miles
  • 2016 – 103,765 miles
  • 2015 – 100,996 miles
  • 2014 – 98,516 miles
  • 2013 – 89,155 miles
  • 2012 – 82,787 miles
  • 2011 – 74,866 miles
  • 2010 – 66,831 miles
  • 2009 – 60,434 miles
  • 2008 – 53,520 miles
  • 2007 – 47,182 miles
  • 2006 – 45,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,102 miles
  • Advisory2x bolts missing from exhaust also 1 fractured clamp
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy butterfly on exhaust stuck open (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryN/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s
  • AdvisoryO/s dip on upper max mark
  • AdvisoryStretch tyres fitted

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,102 miles (+4,082)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,102 miles
    Test number
    627183567317
    • Advisory2x bolts missing from exhaust also 1 fractured clamp
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy butterfly on exhaust stuck open (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s
    • AdvisoryO/s dip on upper max mark
    • AdvisoryStretch tyres fitted
  2. Pass124,020 miles (+5,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,020 miles
    Test number
    301161534958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front lens brocken
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear diff bolt
  3. Pass118,783 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    626347539865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,211 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    968824097825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,750 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,750 miles
    Test number
    694570983867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,765 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    187330919654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass100,996 miles (+2,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,996 miles
    Test number
    166348985101
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded
  8. Pass98,516 miles (+9,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    98,516 miles
    Test number
    279968284186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass89,155 miles (+6,368)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,155 miles
    Test number
    896072193177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake discs pitted
  10. Pass82,787 miles (+7,921)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    859661802274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
  11. Pass74,866 miles (+8,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,866 miles
    Test number
    228183701251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  12. Pass66,831 miles (+6,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    653574780142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass60,434 miles (+6,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    172107889184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass53,520 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    781708608289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  15. Fail53,520 miles (+6,338)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    671978408264
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  16. Pass47,182 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    970377777194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    372681786194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K100 DRA

Does K100 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K100 DRA expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K100 DRA?
The MOT on K100 DRA expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K100 DRA done?
K100 DRA was recorded at 128,102 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2023, an average of 4,839 miles a year.
Has K100 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K100 DRA has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on K100 DRA 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 DRA find?
K100 DRA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2023 with 5 advisories: 2x bolts missing from exhaust also 1 fractured clamp; exhaust noisy butterfly on exhaust stuck open; n/s park brake a little slower to apply than o/s, and 2 more.

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