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BMW M3

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,246 cc

K111 SLYMOT history

K111 SLY is a blue petrol BMW M3 first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

K111 SLY blue 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 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
123,264 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K111 SLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,246 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K111 SLY was last recorded at 123,264 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 10,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,080 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10,184 miles
Average per year
5,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,264 miles
  • 2024 – 113,080 miles
  • 2023 – 110,654 miles
  • 2021 – 106,111 miles
  • 2020 – 101,210 miles
  • 2019 – 98,192 miles
  • 2018 – 93,073 miles
  • 2017 – 86,673 miles
  • 2016 – 86,058 miles
  • 2015 – 79,327 miles
  • 2014 – 76,513 miles
  • 2013 – 72,433 miles
  • 2011 – 67,863 miles
  • 2010 – 66,679 miles
  • 2008 – 39,947 miles
  • 2007 – 25,997 miles
  • 2006 – 22,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,264 miles (+10,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,264 miles
    Test number
    874840212950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,080 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,080 miles
    Test number
    122168295150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,654 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,654 miles
    Test number
    717867528168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,651 miles (+4,540)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,651 miles
    Test number
    476168874294
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass106,111 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,111 miles
    Test number
    412445714396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,210 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,210 miles
    Test number
    591527659441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,202 miles (+3,010)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,202 miles
    Test number
    136181866260
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,192 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,192 miles
    Test number
    922982736794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,073 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    855550647263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail92,904 miles (+6,231)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,904 miles
    Test number
    212485329637
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass86,673 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    459286365402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    762705522039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,058 miles (+6,731)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,058 miles
    Test number
    762709977688
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass79,327 miles (+2,814)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    428870345065
    • NoteNearside front tyre flat

  15. Pass76,513 miles (+4,080)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,513 miles
    Test number
    698544634090
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,433 miles (+42)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,433 miles
    Test number
    339765913055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail72,391 miles (+4,528)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    748300413059
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,863 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    835363851392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass66,679 miles (+26,732)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,679 miles
    Test number
    360216820347
    • NoteDamage to front number plate
    • NoteRear indicators slightly discoloured

  20. Pass39,947 miles (+13,950)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    39,947 miles
    Test number
    453247148433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,997 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,997 miles
    Test number
    881874167172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,983 miles (+8)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,983 miles
    Test number
    233477157483
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  23. Pass25,975 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    814391457154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,403 miles
    Test number
    501601236121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K111 SLY

Does K111 SLY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K111 SLY expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K111 SLY?
The MOT on K111 SLY expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K111 SLY done?
K111 SLY was recorded at 123,264 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
Has K111 SLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K111 SLY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on K111 SLY 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 K111 SLY find?
K111 SLY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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