BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,895 cc
K18 KCWMOT history
K18 KCW is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,531 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 112,531 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K18 KCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K18 KCW was last recorded at 112,531 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 2,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 109,725 miles · 12 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,806 miles
- Average per year
- 3,827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 112,531 miles
- 2022 – 109,725 miles
- 2021 – 106,822 miles
- 2020 – 105,137 miles
- 2019 – 101,192 miles
- 2018 – 97,587 miles
- 2017 – 94,664 miles
- 2016 – 91,318 miles
- 2015 – 87,393 miles
- 2014 – 82,985 miles
- 2013 – 79,154 miles
- 2012 – 75,918 miles
- 2011 – 71,334 miles
- 2010 – 67,636 miles
- 2009 – 56,683 miles
- 2008 – 53,016 miles
- 2007 – 50,316 miles
- 2006 – 46,216 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,531 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Under trays fitted underneath.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,531 miles (+2,806)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 112,531 miles
- Test number
- 361583952446
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,725 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 109,725 miles
- Test number
- 283089467784
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail109,725 miles (+2,903)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,725 miles
- Test number
- 516466385178
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass106,822 miles (+1,685)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,822 miles
- Test number
- 175846000645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass105,137 miles (+3,945)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,137 miles
- Test number
- 467698164139
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
Pass101,192 miles (+3,605)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 101,192 miles
- Test number
- 743666374479
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underneath.
Pass97,587 miles (+2,923)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,587 miles
- Test number
- 895530203443
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both. (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted underneath.
Pass94,664 miles (+3,346)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 94,664 miles
- Test number
- 958973325766
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,318 miles (+3,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 91,318 miles
- Test number
- 320442071681
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,393 miles (+4,408)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 87,393 miles
- Test number
- 919360135157
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass82,985 miles (+3,831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 82,985 miles
- Test number
- 969052734106
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass79,154 miles (+120)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 79,154 miles
- Test number
- 607396463170
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail79,034 miles (+3,116)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,034 miles
- Test number
- 207179253411
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass75,918 miles (+4,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 75,918 miles
- Test number
- 468406542120
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,334 miles (+3,698)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 71,334 miles
- Test number
- 315878741145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,636 miles (+10,953)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 67,636 miles
- Test number
- 242066550455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,683 miles (+3,667)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 56,683 miles
- Test number
- 871940359150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,016 miles (+2,700)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,016 miles
- Test number
- 871014668184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,316 miles (+4,100)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 50,316 miles
- Test number
- 660076977163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 46,216 miles
- Test number
- 964823976107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K18 KCW
- Does K18 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K18 KCW expired on 11 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K18 KCW?
- The MOT on K18 KCW expired on 11 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K18 KCW done?
- K18 KCW was recorded at 112,531 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 3,827 miles a year.
- Has K18 KCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K18 KCW has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on K18 KCW 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 K18 KCW find?
- K18 KCW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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