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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,494 cc

K18 RNNMOT history

K18 RNN is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

K18 RNN 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 23 Sept 2024
Mileage
116,390 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RNN was last recorded at 116,390 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,389 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,390 miles
  • 2022 – 112,492 miles
  • 2021 – 105,195 miles
  • 2020 – 102,532 miles
  • 2019 – 96,211 miles
  • 2018 – 86,774 miles
  • 2017 – 82,179 miles
  • 2016 – 77,755 miles
  • 2015 – 73,450 miles
  • 2014 – 69,125 miles
  • 2013 – 63,933 miles
  • 2012 – 60,055 miles
  • 2011 – 54,789 miles
  • 2010 – 50,049 miles
  • 2009 – 43,227 miles
  • 2008 – 36,641 miles
  • 2007 – 29,282 miles
  • 2006 – 19,141 miles
  • 2005 – 11,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,390 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,390 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,390 miles
    Test number
    458328620914
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,389 miles (+3,897)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,389 miles
    Test number
    967981755151
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,492 miles (+7,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,492 miles
    Test number
    956168015562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,195 miles (+2,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,195 miles
    Test number
    258199662462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass102,532 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,532 miles
    Test number
    300889581570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,532 miles (+6,321)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,532 miles
    Test number
    415922335598
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,211 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    120958546226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,774 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,774 miles
    Test number
    181675565594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,179 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,179 miles
    Test number
    156050646706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,755 miles (+4,305)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,755 miles
    Test number
    580510280326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    439494661042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,450 miles (+4,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    702794721522
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass69,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    237964654297
    • 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)

  14. Fail69,125 miles (+5,192)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,125 miles
    Test number
    367434454428
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass63,933 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,933 miles
    Test number
    355523243460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,055 miles (+5,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,055 miles
    Test number
    397911452201
    • NoteChildseat fitted in nearside rear seat

  17. Pass54,789 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,789 miles
    Test number
    349084761493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    730071950260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,049 miles (+6,822)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    994721150264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass43,227 miles (+6,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    801526749282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass36,641 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,641 miles
    Test number
    693546758243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,282 miles (+10,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    701917157235
    • 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)

  23. Pass19,141 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,141 miles
    Test number
    430723166297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    11,664 miles
    Test number
    862709045250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 RNN

Does K18 RNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 RNN expired on 23 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 RNN?
The MOT on K18 RNN expired on 23 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 RNN done?
K18 RNN was recorded at 116,390 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 5,811 miles a year.
Has K18 RNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RNN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K18 RNN 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 RNN find?
K18 RNN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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