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BMW 3 Series

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K25 LONMOT history

K25 LON is a black diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 23 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 127,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

K25 LON black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
127,780 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K25 LON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
23 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K25 LON was last recorded at 127,780 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 16,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,410 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
16,370 miles
Average per year
7,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,780 miles
  • 2023 – 111,410 miles
  • 2022 – 103,844 miles
  • 2021 – 98,332 miles
  • 2020 – 95,390 miles
  • 2018 – 90,122 miles
  • 2017 – 83,286 miles
  • 2016 – 71,723 miles
  • 2015 – 60,769 miles
  • 2013 – 44,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear rim outer face damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper transverse arms inner most ball joint close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,780 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    127,780 miles
    Test number
    218873346626
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail127,780 miles (+16,370)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,780 miles
    Test number
    974525475727
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass111,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    693262611815
    • AdvisoryRear Differential has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust: heat shield slightly loose
  4. Fail111,410 miles (+7,566)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,410 miles
    Test number
    951427911069
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust: heat shield slightly loose
  5. Pass103,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,844 miles
    Test number
    911336682160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail103,844 miles (+5,512)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,844 miles
    Test number
    316611589118
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass98,332 miles (+2,942)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    98,332 miles
    Test number
    561460959153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated inoperative but bonnet secured on offside fixing (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp unit has very slightly insecure, fixing previously repaired but no effect on light output and not likely to dazzle other road users
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre piece of metal on outer tread pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear alloy road wheel slightly damaged on some spokes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake lever has minimal reserve travel, parking brake requires adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush very worn and deteriorated but not yet exessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Alloy road wheel has been repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear jacking point pad missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant stainage around thermostat area
  8. Pass95,390 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    466487989580
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rim outer face damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper transverse arms inner most ball joint close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail95,389 miles (+5,267)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    360056725211
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rim outer face damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both rear upper transverse arms inner most ball joint close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass90,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,122 miles
    Test number
    721909598808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,122 miles (+156)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,122 miles
    Test number
    490918408517
    • DangerousParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail89,966 miles (+6,680)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    966680403367
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road zone b (3.2 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass83,286 miles (+11,563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    83,286 miles
    Test number
    423833974858
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass71,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,723 miles
    Test number
    467975735180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,723 miles (+10,954)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,723 miles
    Test number
    211876847521
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass60,769 miles (+15,995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,769 miles
    Test number
    657415375052
    • NoteOffside front mirror damaged
  17. Pass44,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    246876993422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K25 LON

Does K25 LON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K25 LON expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K25 LON?
The MOT on K25 LON expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K25 LON done?
K25 LON was recorded at 127,780 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 7,427 miles a year.
Has K25 LON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K25 LON has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K25 LON 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 K25 LON find?
K25 LON passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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