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BMW 116

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

K27 MEAMOT history

K27 MEA is a black petrol BMW 116 first used on 2 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
160,193 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 MEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 MEA was last recorded at 160,193 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,191 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,193 miles
  • 2022 – 157,719 miles
  • 2021 – 153,661 miles
  • 2020 – 153,584 miles
  • 2019 – 148,280 miles
  • 2018 – 135,050 miles
  • 2017 – 131,662 miles
  • 2016 – 127,296 miles
  • 2015 – 124,267 miles
  • 2014 – 119,943 miles
  • 2013 – 104,258 miles
  • 2012 – 88,891 miles
  • 2011 – 74,192 miles
  • 2010 – 66,745 miles
  • 2009 – 55,939 miles
  • 2008 – 29,530 miles
  • 2007 – 17,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,193 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,193 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,193 miles
    Test number
    446593088829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail160,191 miles (+2,472)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,191 miles
    Test number
    782336823712
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass157,719 miles (+4,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,719 miles
    Test number
    623506345664
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension parts

  4. Pass153,661 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,661 miles
    Test number
    545665100079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,584 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,584 miles
    Test number
    433877741246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail153,582 miles (+5,302)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,582 miles
    Test number
    703072958173
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass148,280 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,280 miles
    Test number
    149013801021
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail148,179 miles (+13,129)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,179 miles
    Test number
    707881104976
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured all 4 (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass135,050 miles (+3,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,050 miles
    Test number
    959549046254
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,662 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,662 miles
    Test number
    135216185923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,660 miles (+4,364)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,660 miles
    Test number
    533922363622
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass127,296 miles (+3,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,296 miles
    Test number
    610343855739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertray insecure

  13. Pass124,267 miles (+4,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,267 miles
    Test number
    563469270754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine & undertrays fitted

  14. Pass119,943 miles (+15,685)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    119,943 miles
    Test number
    747003524352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    406252713301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,258 miles (+15,367)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,258 miles
    Test number
    219892613313
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass88,891 miles (+14,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    428220322331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,192 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    315145621387
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass74,192 miles (+5,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,192 miles
    Test number
    357765221336
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass68,961 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,961 miles
    Test number
    468615991186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,745 miles (+10,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,745 miles
    Test number
    684701190237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,939 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,939 miles
    Test number
    362813499492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,919 miles (+2,661)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    922792599246
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass53,258 miles (+23,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    673442619293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass29,530 miles (+12,391)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    29,530 miles
    Test number
    263851028205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    17,139 miles
    Test number
    281504547345
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K27 MEA

Does K27 MEA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K27 MEA expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K27 MEA?
The MOT on K27 MEA expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K27 MEA done?
K27 MEA was recorded at 160,193 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 9,347 miles a year.
Has K27 MEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 MEA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on K27 MEA 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 MEA find?
K27 MEA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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