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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,171 cc

K40 SPKMOT history

K40 SPK is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2022.

K40 SPK black 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 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
158,817 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 SPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 SPK was last recorded at 158,817 miles on 14 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,817 miles · 13 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,817 miles
  • 2020 – 153,806 miles
  • 2019 – 138,834 miles
  • 2018 – 130,838 miles
  • 2017 – 128,779 miles
  • 2016 – 127,083 miles
  • 2015 – 123,802 miles
  • 2014 – 120,933 miles
  • 2013 – 116,871 miles
  • 2012 – 106,839 miles
  • 2011 – 97,597 miles
  • 2010 – 86,296 miles
  • 2009 – 60,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,817 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,817 miles
    Test number
    801861000161
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  2. Fail158,817 miles (+5,011)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,817 miles
    Test number
    159904597166
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (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))
  3. Pass153,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,806 miles
    Test number
    380206549115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail153,806 miles (+14,972)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,806 miles
    Test number
    511144994084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass138,834 miles (+7,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,834 miles
    Test number
    567905596055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass130,838 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,838 miles
    Test number
    952738759427
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  7. Fail130,838 miles (+2,059)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,838 miles
    Test number
    275782404661
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
  8. Pass128,779 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    128,779 miles
    Test number
    495166098563
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes surface rust
  9. Pass127,083 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,083 miles
    Test number
    941402706814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,802 miles (+2,869)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,802 miles
    Test number
    489407985523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,933 miles (+4,062)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    120,933 miles
    Test number
    558234954340
    • NoteSlight mark o/s/f shocker
    • NoteSlight wear n/s/f lower suspension arm bush
  12. Pass116,871 miles (+10,032)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    177020033333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,839 miles (+223)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    736680352312
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding
    • NoteEngine has a oil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
  14. Fail106,616 miles (+9,019)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,616 miles
    Test number
    956743942348
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
    • NoteEngine has a oil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
  15. Pass97,597 miles (+11,301)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,597 miles
    Test number
    215435251305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
  16. Pass86,296 miles (+25,391)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    544310140347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,905 miles
    Test number
    294944749350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 SPK

Does K40 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 SPK expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 SPK?
The MOT on K40 SPK expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 SPK done?
K40 SPK was recorded at 158,817 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2022, an average of 7,827 miles a year.
Has K40 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 SPK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 SPK 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 SPK find?
K40 SPK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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