BMW 3 Series
Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,796 cc
K45 PLPMOT history
K45 PLP is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 109,749 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 109,749 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,088 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K45 PLP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 18 Sept 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K45 PLP was last recorded at 109,749 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 109,704 miles · 5 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 1,088 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 109,749 miles
- 2024 – 109,704 miles
- 2023 – 109,529 miles
- 2022 – 109,088 miles
- 2021 – 108,956 miles
- 2019 – 108,510 miles
- 2018 – 108,460 miles
- 2017 – 107,699 miles
- 2016 – 106,748 miles
- 2015 – 106,373 miles
- 2014 – 106,085 miles
- 2013 – 105,622 miles
- 2012 – 104,712 miles
- 2011 – 102,219 miles
- 2009 – 97,629 miles
- 2008 – 94,658 miles
- 2007 – 91,611 miles
- 2006 – 87,768 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,749 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort poor
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,749 miles (+45)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 109,749 miles
- Test number
- 309685140619
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake effort poor
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,704 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 109,704 miles
- Test number
- 728823636737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,529 miles (+441)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 109,529 miles
- Test number
- 460824802826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,088 miles (+132)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 109,088 miles
- Test number
- 583949466879
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,956 miles (+446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 108,956 miles
- Test number
- 507389847102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,510 miles (+50)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,510 miles
- Test number
- 392908580486
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,460 miles (+761)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 108,460 miles
- Test number
- 297003427132
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass107,699 miles (+951)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 107,699 miles
- Test number
- 767915525568
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear pipe running on N/S of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass106,748 miles (+375)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 106,748 miles
- Test number
- 709683840122
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak .
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)
Pass106,373 miles (+288)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 106,373 miles
- Test number
- 765262995043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,085 miles (+47)4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 106,085 miles
- Test number
- 996886094087
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake and fuel pipes painted with under body seal
- NoteBrake servo damp but not leaking at the time of the test
- NoteSteering rack and pipes are cover in engine oil
Fail106,038 miles (+416)3 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,038 miles
- Test number
- 799862284058
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake and fuel pipes painted with under body seal
- NoteBrake servo damp but not leaking at the time of the test
- NoteSteering rack and pipes are cover in engine oil
Pass105,622 miles (+910)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 105,622 miles
- Test number
- 527482983086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing/cracking
Pass104,712 miles (+2,493)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 104,712 miles
- Test number
- 156205252008
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass102,219 miles (+4,590)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 102,219 miles
- Test number
- 738285841095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,629 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 97,629 miles
- Test number
- 163927569200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,565 miles (+2,907)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,565 miles
- Test number
- 480666469265
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass94,658 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 94,658 miles
- Test number
- 711186578127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,658 miles (+3,047)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,658 miles
- Test number
- 221906178161
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass91,611 miles (+3,843)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 91,611 miles
- Test number
- 513340657079
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass87,768 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 87,768 miles
- Test number
- 423222336050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K45 PLP
- Does K45 PLP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K45 PLP is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K45 PLP?
- The MOT on K45 PLP is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K45 PLP done?
- K45 PLP was recorded at 109,749 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,088 miles a year.
- Has K45 PLP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K45 PLP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2014.
- Has the mileage on K45 PLP 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 K45 PLP find?
- K45 PLP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside parking brake effort poor, and 1 more.
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