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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,990 cc

K20 CAPMOT history

K20 CAP is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,339 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 CAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 CAP was last recorded at 85,339 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,290 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,339 miles
  • 2025 – 84,682 miles
  • 2024 – 84,087 miles
  • 2023 – 84,027 miles
  • 2022 – 84,012 miles
  • 2021 – 84,000 miles
  • 2019 – 81,767 miles
  • 2018 – 78,206 miles
  • 2017 – 73,407 miles
  • 2016 – 70,650 miles
  • 2014 – 70,584 miles
  • 2013 – 70,301 miles
  • 2009 – 70,148 miles
  • 2008 – 69,015 miles
  • 2007 – 67,749 miles
  • 2006 – 66,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi on the caliper to the centre union (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,339 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,339 miles
    Test number
    917778749144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi on the caliper to the centre union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,290 miles (+608)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,290 miles
    Test number
    498847570875
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer of chassis above Tie down point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,682 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    423711819183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail84,682 miles (+595)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    387247564585
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,087 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    595943073090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,027 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,027 miles
    Test number
    633256419427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,012 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    942219475878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,000 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    113353614005
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail84,000 miles1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    695779719228
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail84,000 miles (+2,233)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,000 miles
    Test number
    388875510544
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure base (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    145441354782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,767 miles (+3,561)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,767 miles
    Test number
    495065084432
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    270760263292
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat has slight movement
    • AdvisorySub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail78,206 miles (+4,799)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,206 miles
    Test number
    397970677867
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat has slight movement
    • AdvisorySub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass73,407 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    282405415980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat showing signs of track wear and has movement suggest repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail73,373 miles (+2,723)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,373 miles
    Test number
    739437677209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat showing signs of track wear and has movement suggest repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass70,650 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,650 miles
    Test number
    233552706528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,584 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    617823704204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass70,301 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,301 miles
    Test number
    487330313268
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded at rear

  20. Fail70,291 miles (+143)1 dangerous2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,291 miles
    Test number
    326944603285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded at rear

  21. Pass70,148 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    621197569112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,077 miles (+1,062)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,077 miles
    Test number
    904260869141
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail69,015 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,015 miles
    Test number
    210988668107
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass69,015 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,015 miles
    Test number
    811738468123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,749 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,749 miles
    Test number
    910985967103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,702 miles (+1,513)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,702 miles
    Test number
    941942267109
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass66,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    794336066152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,189 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,189 miles
    Test number
    983726166183
    • DangerousNearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Questions about K20 CAP

Does K20 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 CAP is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 CAP?
The MOT on K20 CAP is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 CAP done?
K20 CAP was recorded at 85,339 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 953 miles a year.
Has K20 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 CAP has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K20 CAP 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 K20 CAP find?
K20 CAP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi on the caliper to the centre union; oil leak, but not excessive.

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