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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,796 cc

K38 XPHMOT history

K38 XPH is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 1 May 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
176,634 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K38 XPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K38 XPH was last recorded at 176,634 miles on 25 Mar 2024, 674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,960 miles · 14 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
674 miles
Average per year
1,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,634 miles
  • 2019 – 175,960 miles
  • 2018 – 175,192 miles
  • 2017 – 174,333 miles
  • 2014 – 172,515 miles
  • 2013 – 169,375 miles
  • 2011 – 167,430 miles
  • 2010 – 163,768 miles
  • 2009 – 158,877 miles
  • 2008 – 157,057 miles
  • 2007 – 153,017 miles
  • 2006 – 148,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,634 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,634 miles (+674)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,634 miles
    Test number
    642021088737
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface rust

  2. Pass175,960 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,960 miles
    Test number
    703125197995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,192 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,192 miles
    Test number
    310357518803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine & gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear differential oil leaking slightly

  4. Fail175,192 miles (+859)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,192 miles
    Test number
    377285649669
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine & gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear differential oil leaking slightly

  5. Pass174,333 miles (+1,818)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    174,333 miles
    Test number
    781747632876
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass172,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    172,515 miles
    Test number
    349016424193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,515 miles (+3,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,515 miles
    Test number
    709066024196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass169,375 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    169,375 miles
    Test number
    166020203185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail169,128 miles (+1,698)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,128 miles
    Test number
    669907583098
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSlight damade to all four tyre walls

  10. Pass167,430 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    167,430 miles
    Test number
    825132831399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail167,409 miles (+3,641)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,409 miles
    Test number
    506115821326
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass163,768 miles (+4,891)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    163,768 miles
    Test number
    560867300319
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail158,877 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,877 miles
    Test number
    672079609323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear jacking-points, needs attention

  14. Pass158,877 miles (+1,820)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    158,877 miles
    Test number
    800989909321
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to offside and nearside rear jacking-points, needs attention

  15. Pass157,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    157,057 miles
    Test number
    134640708221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail157,056 miles (+4,039)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,056 miles
    Test number
    910070508259
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass153,017 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    153,017 miles
    Test number
    290917387161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail153,015 miles (+4,956)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,015 miles
    Test number
    142985687132
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOsf tyre slightly out of shape

  19. Pass148,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    148,059 miles
    Test number
    491677706250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K38 XPH

Does K38 XPH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K38 XPH expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K38 XPH?
The MOT on K38 XPH expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K38 XPH done?
K38 XPH was recorded at 176,634 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2024, an average of 1,618 miles a year.
Has K38 XPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K38 XPH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2018.
Has the mileage on K38 XPH 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 K38 XPH find?
K38 XPH passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front windscreen wiper blade defective; brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 brake discs rusty, and 1 more.

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