BMW 3 Series
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc
K24 BUVMOT history
K24 BUV is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 28 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,594 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 136,594 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,244 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K24 BUV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 28 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K24 BUV was last recorded at 136,594 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 9,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 127,451 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,143 miles
- Average per year
- 7,244 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,594 miles
- 2024 – 127,451 miles
- 2023 – 118,752 miles
- 2022 – 117,129 miles
- 2021 – 112,956 miles
- 2019 – 107,885 miles
- 2018 – 100,666 miles
- 2017 – 91,565 miles
- 2016 – 82,598 miles
- 2015 – 72,883 miles
- 2014 – 62,846 miles
- 2013 – 53,113 miles
- 2012 – 39,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,594 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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 Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 16 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,594 miles (+9,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 136,594 miles
- Test number
- 795556073869
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,451 miles (+8,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 127,451 miles
- Test number
- 888279521998
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass118,752 miles (+1,623)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 118,752 miles
- Test number
- 185689749199
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass117,129 miles (+4,173)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 117,129 miles
- Test number
- 707770606260
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,956 miles (+5,071)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 112,956 miles
- Test number
- 547417887948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 107,885 miles
- Test number
- 498566574844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,885 miles (+7,219)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,885 miles
- Test number
- 477652326523
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,666 miles (+161)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 100,666 miles
- Test number
- 669376918898
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail100,505 miles (+8,940)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,505 miles
- Test number
- 518504117815
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,565 miles (+8,967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 91,565 miles
- Test number
- 821235785126
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
Pass82,598 miles (+9,715)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 82,598 miles
- Test number
- 289867974453
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,883 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,883 miles
- Test number
- 128575034397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,882 miles (+10,036)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 72,882 miles
- Test number
- 478656201274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass62,846 miles (+9,733)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 62,846 miles
- Test number
- 178682764225
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass53,113 miles (+13,190)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,113 miles
- Test number
- 909654883268
- NoteNAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE
Pass39,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 39,923 miles
- Test number
- 737441592246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,923 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,923 miles
- Test number
- 976950692258
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Questions about K24 BUV
- Does K24 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K24 BUV is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K24 BUV?
- The MOT on K24 BUV is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K24 BUV done?
- K24 BUV was recorded at 136,594 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 7,244 miles a year.
- Has K24 BUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K24 BUV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2019.
- Has the mileage on K24 BUV 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 K24 BUV find?
- K24 BUV passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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