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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,171 cc

K20 RKEMOT history

K20 RKE is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 6 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

K20 RKE black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
128,196 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 RKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 RKE was last recorded at 128,196 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,135 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
5,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,196 miles
  • 2025 – 128,135 miles
  • 2024 – 127,446 miles
  • 2023 – 126,237 miles
  • 2022 – 125,163 miles
  • 2021 – 125,130 miles
  • 2020 – 125,103 miles
  • 2019 – 123,382 miles
  • 2018 – 115,500 miles
  • 2017 – 111,002 miles
  • 2016 – 96,515 miles
  • 2015 – 76,936 miles
  • 2012 – 69,353 miles
  • 2011 – 55,015 miles
  • 2010 – 37,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,196 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,196 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    128,196 miles
    Test number
    642362548802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass128,135 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,135 miles
    Test number
    174987014311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass127,446 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,446 miles
    Test number
    766548488303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,237 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,237 miles
    Test number
    651067512706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,163 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,163 miles
    Test number
    725432456840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,130 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,130 miles
    Test number
    356313599017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,103 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,103 miles
    Test number
    874959062057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    659593958771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail123,382 miles (+7,882)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    269837064559
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass115,500 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,500 miles
    Test number
    609059649219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,002 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,002 miles
    Test number
    357266724923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,000 miles (+14,485)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,000 miles
    Test number
    676919200099
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction on dash (3.1.7)
  13. Pass96,515 miles (+8,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,515 miles
    Test number
    973111120005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass88,042 miles (+11,106)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    852138402519
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn from inner edges
    • AdvisoryItems removed prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre Pressure Monitoring System has a intermittent fault
  15. Pass76,936 miles (+7,583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    247350125036
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass69,353 miles (+14,338)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,353 miles
    Test number
    586726602301
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteLambda reading very high
    • NoteN/s and o/s outer sill covers damaged
    • NoteO/s headlamp washer jet missing
    • NoteO/s mirror glass broken
  17. Pass55,015 miles (+17,670)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    786999501318
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
  18. Pass37,345 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,345 miles
    Test number
    100269300300
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted

Questions about K20 RKE

Does K20 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 RKE is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 RKE?
The MOT on K20 RKE is valid until 6 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 RKE done?
K20 RKE was recorded at 128,196 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,798 miles a year.
Has K20 RKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 RKE has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on K20 RKE 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 RKE find?
K20 RKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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