BMW 3 Series
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc
K28 DYEMOT history
K28 DYE is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 May 2027
- Mileage
- 106,957 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K28 DYE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K28 DYE was last recorded at 106,957 miles on 26 May 2026, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 106,042 miles · 27 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 915 miles
- Average per year
- 2,413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,957 miles
- 2025 – 106,042 miles
- 2023 – 105,831 miles
- 2022 – 105,831 miles
- 2021 – 105,831 miles
- 2019 – 105,721 miles
- 2017 – 103,127 miles
- 2016 – 100,353 miles
- 2015 – 95,782 miles
- 2014 – 91,443 miles
- 2013 – 86,494 miles
- 2012 – 81,298 miles
- 2011 – 78,808 miles
- 2009 – 71,288 miles
- 2008 – 64,635 miles
- 2007 – 61,054 miles
- 2006 – 59,307 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,957 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,957 miles (+915)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2027
- Odometer
- 106,957 miles
- Test number
- 953334099348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,042 miles (+211)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 106,042 miles
- Test number
- 539309328028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,831 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 105,831 miles
- Test number
- 290043687401
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail105,831 miles1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,831 miles
- Test number
- 259788262418
- Repaired at testCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass105,831 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 105,831 miles
- Test number
- 118864474003
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,831 miles (+110)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 105,831 miles
- Test number
- 466051124407
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,721 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,721 miles
- Test number
- 995787469729
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,127 miles (+2,774)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 103,127 miles
- Test number
- 485959092324
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak Residue
Pass100,353 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 100,353 miles
- Test number
- 473432619915
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail100,353 miles (+4,571)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,353 miles
- Test number
- 402040386395
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass95,782 miles (+4,339)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 95,782 miles
- Test number
- 646069465011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,443 miles (+4,949)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 91,443 miles
- Test number
- 308443974068
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail86,494 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,494 miles
- Test number
- 779026863024
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,494 miles (+5,196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 86,494 miles
- Test number
- 867716763012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,298 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 81,298 miles
- Test number
- 258733572006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,298 miles (+2,490)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,298 miles
- Test number
- 988923172036
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass78,808 miles (+7,520)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 78,808 miles
- Test number
- 188779661449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 71,288 miles
- Test number
- 491413799241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,288 miles (+6,653)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,288 miles
- Test number
- 832913299226
- Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass64,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 64,635 miles
- Test number
- 602972388281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,635 miles (+3,581)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,635 miles
- Test number
- 660792588254
- Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,054 miles (+1,747)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 61,054 miles
- Test number
- 661243047290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 59,307 miles
- Test number
- 363628036249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K28 DYE
- Does K28 DYE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K28 DYE is valid until 26 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K28 DYE?
- The MOT on K28 DYE is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K28 DYE done?
- K28 DYE was recorded at 106,957 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 2,413 miles a year.
- Has K28 DYE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K28 DYE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on K28 DYE 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 K28 DYE find?
- K28 DYE passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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