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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,500 cc

K31 KJNMOT history

K31 KJN is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 13 Aug 2009. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,447 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

K31 KJN silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
97,447 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 KJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 KJN was last recorded at 97,447 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 3,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,908 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,539 miles
Average per year
5,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,447 miles
  • 2023 – 93,908 miles
  • 2022 – 82,771 miles
  • 2021 – 71,225 miles
  • 2020 – 70,489 miles
  • 2019 – 64,527 miles
  • 2018 – 62,604 miles
  • 2017 – 58,307 miles
  • 2016 – 51,309 miles
  • 2015 – 46,855 miles
  • 2014 – 42,166 miles
  • 2013 – 34,959 miles
  • 2012 – 26,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,447 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,447 miles
    Test number
    405435801420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,447 miles (+3,539)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,447 miles
    Test number
    866913913536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working re new indicator bud and make work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam re new head ligth bud and make work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x 2 re new number plate buds and make work (4.7.2 (a))
  3. Pass93,908 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    93,908 miles
    Test number
    193281059172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail93,908 miles (+11,137)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,908 miles
    Test number
    663176067284
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,771 miles (+11,546)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    82,771 miles
    Test number
    649217188259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,225 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    703323148265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,219 miles (+730)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    692200190294
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass70,489 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,489 miles
    Test number
    494863449478
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail70,488 miles (+5,961)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,488 miles
    Test number
    473114978905
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault nearside front wear wire broken (1.7 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass64,527 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,527 miles
    Test number
    290520078173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,513 miles (+1,909)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,513 miles
    Test number
    277274231724
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass62,604 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,604 miles
    Test number
    208332690324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    599125304901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,307 miles (+6,998)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    291760338140
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass51,309 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,309 miles
    Test number
    579942040901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,855 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,855 miles
    Test number
    937247725235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside handbrake performance low
  17. Pass46,855 miles (+4,689)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,855 miles
    Test number
    626097125239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside handbrake reading slightly low
  18. Pass42,166 miles (+7,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,166 miles
    Test number
    727761724245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass34,959 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    898501323214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,030 miles
    Test number
    657103432207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 KJN

Does K31 KJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K31 KJN expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K31 KJN?
The MOT on K31 KJN expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K31 KJN done?
K31 KJN was recorded at 97,447 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 5,938 miles a year.
Has K31 KJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 KJN has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on K31 KJN 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 K31 KJN find?
K31 KJN passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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