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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

K27 LONMOT history

K27 LON is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

K27 LON silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,133 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 LON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 LON was last recorded at 126,133 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,109 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,133 miles
  • 2025 – 125,890 miles
  • 2023 – 125,384 miles
  • 2022 – 122,933 miles
  • 2021 – 117,928 miles
  • 2020 – 116,442 miles
  • 2019 – 114,948 miles
  • 2018 – 113,743 miles
  • 2017 – 112,177 miles
  • 2016 – 110,524 miles
  • 2015 – 108,386 miles
  • 2014 – 105,526 miles
  • 2013 – 102,927 miles
  • 2012 – 101,028 miles
  • 2011 – 98,726 miles
  • 2010 – 95,175 miles
  • 2009 – 90,115 miles
  • 2008 – 85,717 miles
  • 2007 – 80,578 miles
  • 2006 – 72,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,133 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill out side prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,133 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,133 miles
    Test number
    357051142677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill out side prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,109 miles (+219)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,109 miles
    Test number
    909884619240
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill out side prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass125,890 miles (+506)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,890 miles
    Test number
    121184582693
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel filter area
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass125,384 miles (+2,451)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,384 miles
    Test number
    989157197369
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass122,933 miles (+5,005)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,933 miles
    Test number
    685535417633
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass117,928 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,928 miles
    Test number
    417347689227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,442 miles (+1,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    834830569822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking point area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass114,948 miles (+1,205)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,948 miles
    Test number
    650574453081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal near side and offside rear and front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,743 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,743 miles
    Test number
    327763131296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear fioors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,728 miles (+1,551)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,728 miles
    Test number
    904183989687
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear fioors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,177 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,177 miles
    Test number
    487771225465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass110,524 miles (+2,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,524 miles
    Test number
    704759666404
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges

  13. Pass108,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,386 miles
    Test number
    558733586846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,386 miles (+2,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,386 miles
    Test number
    643380785729
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass105,526 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,526 miles
    Test number
    998264604327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,927 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    335793283296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,028 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,028 miles
    Test number
    727181092278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,726 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,726 miles
    Test number
    349416001372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail98,702 miles (+3,527)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,702 miles
    Test number
    105034201372
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass95,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    411965070258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail95,175 miles (+5,060)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    980925670295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass90,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    90,115 miles
    Test number
    914238179260
    • NoteHazard warning lamps come on on there own

  23. Fail90,111 miles (+4,394)5 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    554758779241
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteHazard warning lamps come on on there own

  24. Pass85,717 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    172677278252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    284757877230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail80,578 miles (+372)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    262966477230
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail80,206 miles (+7,346)7 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    260203057108
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust to gearbox mounting bracket corroded

  28. Pass72,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    864345076061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K27 LON

Does K27 LON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 LON is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 LON?
The MOT on K27 LON is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 LON done?
K27 LON was recorded at 126,133 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,648 miles a year.
Has K27 LON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 LON has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K27 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 K27 LON find?
K27 LON passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush; offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill out side prescribed area, and 3 more.

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