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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,494 cc

K21 VPDMOT history

K21 VPD is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2023
Mileage
107,762 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 VPD
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
13 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 VPD was last recorded at 107,762 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 2,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,476 miles · 23 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
2,286 miles
Average per year
4,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,762 miles
  • 2021 – 105,476 miles
  • 2020 – 102,076 miles
  • 2018 – 93,200 miles
  • 2017 – 88,492 miles
  • 2016 – 82,910 miles
  • 2015 – 79,981 miles
  • 2014 – 75,909 miles
  • 2013 – 71,509 miles
  • 2012 – 66,605 miles
  • 2011 – 62,830 miles
  • 2010 – 58,508 miles
  • 2009 – 54,928 miles
  • 2008 – 50,111 miles
  • 2007 – 45,528 miles
  • 2006 – 41,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,762 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BothRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,762 miles (+2,286)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    780081945277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass105,476 miles (+3,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,476 miles
    Test number
    775764491323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass102,076 miles (+4,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,076 miles
    Test number
    700415131954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,948 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    663554454176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail97,940 miles (+4,740)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,940 miles
    Test number
    241586803063
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass93,200 miles (+4,708)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,200 miles
    Test number
    223924120414
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass88,492 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,492 miles
    Test number
    904223384605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  8. Pass88,251 miles (+157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    919736469451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail88,094 miles (+5,184)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    863887828480
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upper and lower (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded upper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass82,910 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    485091700435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,981 miles (+4,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,981 miles
    Test number
    500040753723
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front streeing arms

  12. Pass75,909 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    886192044286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,509 miles
    Test number
    378383343431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,509 miles (+4,904)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,509 miles
    Test number
    415573943249
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass66,605 miles (+373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,605 miles
    Test number
    386648532478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail66,232 miles (+3,402)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,232 miles
    Test number
    175381432244
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,830 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    289588631226
    • NotePlay from both steering arms

  18. Fail62,824 miles (+4,316)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,824 miles
    Test number
    407066531208
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • NotePlay from both steering arms

  19. Pass58,508 miles (+3,580)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,508 miles
    Test number
    162220940264
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  20. Pass54,928 miles (+4,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,928 miles
    Test number
    372561449201
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  21. Pass50,111 miles (+4,583)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    370091548283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,528 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    634548427221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,502 miles (+4,231)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    850855127227
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass41,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    381009716430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 VPD

Does K21 VPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K21 VPD expired on 22 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K21 VPD?
The MOT on K21 VPD expired on 22 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K21 VPD done?
K21 VPD was recorded at 107,762 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 4,086 miles a year.
Has K21 VPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 VPD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on K21 VPD 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 K21 VPD find?
K21 VPD passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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