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BMW 3 Series

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 2,171 cc

K40 KAWMOT history

K40 KAW is a green petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

K40 KAW green BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,270 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 KAW was last recorded at 70,270 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,270 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,270 miles
  • 2025 – 68,677 miles
  • 2024 – 66,831 miles
  • 2022 – 65,250 miles
  • 2021 – 63,321 miles
  • 2020 – 61,791 miles
  • 2019 – 56,471 miles
  • 2018 – 52,770 miles
  • 2017 – 48,833 miles
  • 2016 – 44,182 miles
  • 2015 – 40,238 miles
  • 2014 – 36,504 miles
  • 2013 – 31,614 miles
  • 2012 – 25,459 miles
  • 2011 – 17,799 miles
  • 2010 – 9,068 miles
  • 2009 – 8,623 miles
  • 2008 – 8,087 miles
  • 2007 – 7,473 miles
  • 2006 – 6,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,270 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,270 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    421976308066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,270 miles (+1,593)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    756577010372
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing rubber deteriorated

  3. Pass68,677 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    340171757560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail68,677 miles (+1,846)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,677 miles
    Test number
    164839200111
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass66,831 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,831 miles
    Test number
    403478609045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,250 miles (+1,929)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    313633832646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,321 miles (+1,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,321 miles
    Test number
    252868735738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,791 miles (+5,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,791 miles
    Test number
    457407634994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass56,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    851291212764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail56,471 miles (+3,701)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    566287169659
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,770 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,770 miles
    Test number
    428659706858
    • 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)

  12. Pass48,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    633121397395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,833 miles (+4,651)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    584688279487
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass44,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    445681014359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,182 miles (+3,944)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    600762017429
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  16. Pass40,238 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,238 miles
    Test number
    378120715178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,504 miles (+4,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    36,504 miles
    Test number
    705973414129
    • 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)

  18. Pass31,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,614 miles
    Test number
    976535903115
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  19. Fail31,614 miles (+6,155)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,614 miles
    Test number
    976675803133
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  20. Pass25,459 miles (+7,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    716275292001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass17,799 miles (+8,731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    619656591026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,068 miles (+445)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,068 miles
    Test number
    183910010155
    • NoteOffside handbrake effort slightly lazy
    • NoteUndertrays fitted at time oof test
    • NoteWarning light on dash

  23. Pass8,623 miles (+536)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,623 miles
    Test number
    152032319189
    • NoteRear number deteriorating

  24. Pass8,087 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,087 miles
    Test number
    303387508193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,473 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,473 miles
    Test number
    341359007190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    6,380 miles
    Test number
    690820716148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 KAW

Does K40 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 KAW is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 KAW?
The MOT on K40 KAW is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 KAW done?
K40 KAW was recorded at 70,270 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,212 miles a year.
Has K40 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 KAW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K40 KAW 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 K40 KAW find?
K40 KAW passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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