BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,494 cc
K21 ROTMOT history
K21 ROT is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,486 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 131,486 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 ROT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,494 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 ROT was last recorded at 131,486 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Jul 2013: 110,310 miles, lower than 117,604 miles on 4 Apr 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 128,566 miles · 13 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,920 miles
- Average per year
- 1,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,486 miles
- 2025 – 128,566 miles
- 2024 – 127,575 miles
- 2023 – 126,815 miles
- 2022 – 123,319 miles
- 2021 – 121,681 miles
- 2016 – 119,788 miles
- 2013 – 110,310 miles
- 2012 – 117,604 miles
- 2010 – 114,688 miles
- 2009 – 112,190 miles
- 2008 – 107,423 miles
- 2007 – 102,974 miles
- 2006 – 100,660 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,486 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - wishbone bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,486 miles (+2,920)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 131,486 miles
- Test number
- 658607466204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,566 miles (+991)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 128,566 miles
- Test number
- 242514614430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,575 miles (+760)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 127,575 miles
- Test number
- 416881586502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,815 miles (+3,496)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 126,815 miles
- Test number
- 435302213384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,319 miles (+1,638)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 123,319 miles
- Test number
- 928347023725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,681 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 121,681 miles
- Test number
- 965786912829
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail121,681 miles (+1,893)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,681 miles
- Test number
- 159277165272
- DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front and offside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBrake hose slightly twisted offside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front - wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,788 miles (+9,478)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 119,788 miles
- Test number
- 770214910289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 110,310 miles
- Test number
- 898730003280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,310 miles (-7,294)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,310 miles
- Test number
- 686038593185
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass117,604 miles (+2,916)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 117,604 miles
- Test number
- 669275992098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,688 miles (+2,498)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 114,688 miles
- Test number
- 462393890219
- NoteCorrosion on near side front foot well
- NoteSlight corrosion off side front seal
- NoteWashers weak
Pass112,190 miles (+4,767)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 112,190 miles
- Test number
- 673533859184
- NoteDrivers seat has movement
- NoteSide repeaters dim
Pass107,423 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 107,423 miles
- Test number
- 102234898065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail107,423 miles (+4,449)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,423 miles
- Test number
- 474314198074
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,974 miles (+2,314)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 102,974 miles
- Test number
- 992182307171
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 100,660 miles
- Test number
- 930764326093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,660 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,660 miles
- Test number
- 102491026447
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about K21 ROT
- Does K21 ROT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 ROT is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 ROT?
- The MOT on K21 ROT is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 ROT done?
- K21 ROT was recorded at 131,486 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,497 miles a year.
- Has K21 ROT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 ROT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on K21 ROT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K21 ROT find?
- K21 ROT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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