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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

K11 BUEMOT history

K11 BUE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

K11 BUE blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,989 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K11 BUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K11 BUE was last recorded at 120,989 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,986 miles · 2 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,989 miles
  • 2025 – 116,176 miles
  • 2024 – 110,810 miles
  • 2020 – 110,731 miles
  • 2018 – 110,189 miles
  • 2017 – 108,413 miles
  • 2016 – 107,435 miles
  • 2015 – 103,893 miles
  • 2014 – 101,562 miles
  • 2012 – 99,607 miles
  • 2011 – 89,766 miles
  • 2010 – 79,718 miles
  • 2008 – 58,972 miles
  • 2007 – 47,609 miles
  • 2006 – 37,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,989 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,989 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,989 miles
    Test number
    444522283138
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail120,986 miles (+4,810)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,986 miles
    Test number
    806340487477
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass116,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,176 miles
    Test number
    527177287811
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail116,175 miles (+5,365)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,175 miles
    Test number
    302809266013
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass110,810 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    110,810 miles
    Test number
    291383973535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,731 miles (+542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,731 miles
    Test number
    893102968286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes slightly rusty
    • AdvisoryFront springs rusty

  7. Pass110,189 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,189 miles
    Test number
    472475896370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,132 miles (+1,719)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    361820855947
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass108,413 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,413 miles
    Test number
    637640612951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,334 miles (+899)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,334 miles
    Test number
    299814324163
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass107,435 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    107,435 miles
    Test number
    399433522745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail107,360 miles (+3,467)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,360 miles
    Test number
    837088917357
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass103,893 miles (+2,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    103,893 miles
    Test number
    260848492274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to fabric cords

  14. Pass101,562 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    457170014296
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  15. Fail101,562 miles (+1,955)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    465607804217
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge
    • NoteRear coil springs rusty

  16. Pass99,607 miles (+456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    539164112279
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail99,151 miles (+9,385)2 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,151 miles
    Test number
    768386482123
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteThe altenator belt is starting to crack / split up.
    • NoteThe headlamp washers are not working.
    • NoteThe offside front fog lamp lense is cracked.

  18. Fail89,766 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    687937141183
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass89,766 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    907817841128
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail87,973 miles (+8,255)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,973 miles
    Test number
    835390461034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  21. Fail79,718 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    220441750089
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass79,718 miles (+20,746)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    943331150001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,972 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    214844128431
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass58,972 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    284834228481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail57,958 miles (+10,349)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    601939288055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass47,609 miles (+10,263)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    473693287067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,346 miles
    Test number
    224457006068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,346 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,346 miles
    Test number
    902007406022
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about K11 BUE

Does K11 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K11 BUE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K11 BUE?
The MOT on K11 BUE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K11 BUE done?
K11 BUE was recorded at 120,989 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has K11 BUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K11 BUE has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K11 BUE 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 K11 BUE find?
K11 BUE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box.

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