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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

K109 PCDMOT history

K109 PCD is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 91,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
91,634 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K109 PCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K109 PCD was last recorded at 91,634 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,634 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,634 miles
  • 2024 – 91,389 miles
  • 2023 – 89,929 miles
  • 2022 – 89,380 miles
  • 2021 – 88,323 miles
  • 2020 – 86,667 miles
  • 2019 – 81,262 miles
  • 2018 – 76,007 miles
  • 2017 – 73,853 miles
  • 2016 – 70,531 miles
  • 2015 – 63,508 miles
  • 2014 – 63,371 miles
  • 2013 – 62,883 miles
  • 2012 – 62,718 miles
  • 2011 – 62,291 miles
  • 2010 – 61,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,634 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    862084171117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail91,634 miles (+245)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    251783801081
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass91,389 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,389 miles
    Test number
    731101915581
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail91,386 miles (+1,457)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    736603774735
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass89,929 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,929 miles
    Test number
    532354178080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,380 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    915103817920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,323 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,323 miles
    Test number
    900697939745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  8. Pass86,667 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,667 miles
    Test number
    538333061516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,665 miles (+5,403)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,665 miles
    Test number
    403677895249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,262 miles (+5,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    196359018385
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass76,007 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,007 miles
    Test number
    582174779556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,853 miles (+3,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,853 miles
    Test number
    829433573020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass70,531 miles (+7,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    300984411655
    • AdvisoryRemove item front rear view mirror prior to test.

  14. Pass63,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    63,508 miles
    Test number
    666148345166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass63,508 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,508 miles
    Test number
    477748545081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePower steering pump unions have slight leak
    • NotePower steering rack has slight leak
    • NoteAutomatic gear box has slight oil leak

  16. Fail63,508 miles (+137)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,508 miles
    Test number
    629598045046
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePower steering pump unions have slight leak
    • NotePower steering rack has slight leak
    • NoteAutomatic gear box has slight oil leak

  17. Pass63,371 miles (+488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,371 miles
    Test number
    895576934035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,883 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,883 miles
    Test number
    496786943008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,849 miles (+131)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,849 miles
    Test number
    288487533099
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has tread worn off inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/f wing lower edge insicure.

  20. Pass62,718 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,718 miles
    Test number
    577694922078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,291 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    586886021008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    460599220078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail61,637 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,637 miles
    Test number
    502139720010
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K109 PCD

Does K109 PCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K109 PCD expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K109 PCD?
The MOT on K109 PCD expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K109 PCD done?
K109 PCD was recorded at 91,634 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 1,926 miles a year.
Has K109 PCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K109 PCD has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on K109 PCD 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 K109 PCD find?
K109 PCD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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