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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

K27 CKSMOT history

K27 CKS is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

K27 CKS black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
82,091 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 CKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 CKS was last recorded at 82,091 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 5,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,133 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,958 miles
Average per year
3,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,091 miles
  • 2025 – 76,133 miles
  • 2024 – 69,757 miles
  • 2023 – 64,755 miles
  • 2020 – 64,415 miles
  • 2019 – 62,856 miles
  • 2018 – 60,600 miles
  • 2017 – 58,958 miles
  • 2016 – 57,014 miles
  • 2015 – 54,898 miles
  • 2013 – 49,502 miles
  • 2012 – 44,332 miles
  • 2011 – 38,615 miles
  • 2010 – 28,563 miles
  • 2009 – 28,151 miles
  • 2008 – 23,854 miles
  • 2007 – 17,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,091 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,091 miles (+5,958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    82,091 miles
    Test number
    140262119815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,133 miles (+6,376)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,133 miles
    Test number
    748045223922
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit
  3. Pass69,757 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,757 miles
    Test number
    278488321005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,755 miles (+340)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,755 miles
    Test number
    583613459284
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass64,415 miles (+1,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,415 miles
    Test number
    452395887070
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass62,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    833271681283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,856 miles (+2,256)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,856 miles
    Test number
    129639216054
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass60,600 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    525611640686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres has cuts
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail60,600 miles (+1,642)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    893458176364
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyres has cuts
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass58,958 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,958 miles
    Test number
    987373579273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail58,957 miles (+1,943)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,957 miles
    Test number
    306738099809
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass57,014 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    57,014 miles
    Test number
    101853083304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    169973605480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,898 miles (+5,396)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    886033705060
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
  15. Pass49,502 miles (+5,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,502 miles
    Test number
    776747883188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass44,332 miles (+5,717)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,332 miles
    Test number
    157164782139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outter edge
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteRear diff leaking oil
  17. Pass38,615 miles (+10,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,615 miles
    Test number
    209355881490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass28,563 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,563 miles
    Test number
    360673020056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,151 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,151 miles
    Test number
    530429829367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,854 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    660269508350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    17,930 miles
    Test number
    122873917341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 CKS

Does K27 CKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 CKS is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 CKS?
The MOT on K27 CKS is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 CKS done?
K27 CKS was recorded at 82,091 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,499 miles a year.
Has K27 CKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 CKS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2019.
Has the mileage on K27 CKS 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 K27 CKS find?
K27 CKS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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