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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

K27 RFCMOT history

K27 RFC is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

K27 RFC black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,598 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K27 RFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K27 RFC was last recorded at 120,598 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,511 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,087 miles
Average per year
6,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,598 miles
  • 2025 – 118,511 miles
  • 2023 – 114,889 miles
  • 2022 – 109,041 miles
  • 2021 – 105,921 miles
  • 2020 – 101,601 miles
  • 2019 – 78,233 miles
  • 2018 – 65,971 miles
  • 2017 – 59,681 miles
  • 2016 – 58,671 miles
  • 2015 – 54,443 miles
  • 2014 – 48,413 miles
  • 2013 – 40,704 miles
  • 2012 – 33,978 miles
  • 2011 – 28,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,598 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,598 miles (+2,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    936478058222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass118,511 miles (+3,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,511 miles
    Test number
    348434713001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass114,889 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    114,889 miles
    Test number
    816436492892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,041 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,041 miles
    Test number
    499851858067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,921 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,921 miles
    Test number
    477423943555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail105,920 miles (+98)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,920 miles
    Test number
    833113341009
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail105,822 miles (+4,221)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,822 miles
    Test number
    991665448914
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass101,601 miles (+23,368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,601 miles
    Test number
    335476353993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,233 miles
    Test number
    835332765286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,233 miles (+12,262)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,233 miles
    Test number
    116417706074
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass65,971 miles (+6,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    807040128084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass59,681 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,681 miles
    Test number
    856198693568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,671 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    784754783966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,443 miles (+6,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    808083285862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,413 miles (+7,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,413 miles
    Test number
    227328024303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,704 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    216461533340
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass40,704 miles (+6,726)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    539371233390
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass33,978 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,978 miles
    Test number
    407424732430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,185 miles
    Test number
    926294831394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K27 RFC

Does K27 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 RFC is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K27 RFC?
The MOT on K27 RFC is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K27 RFC done?
K27 RFC was recorded at 120,598 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,319 miles a year.
Has K27 RFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K27 RFC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on K27 RFC 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 RFC find?
K27 RFC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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