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BMW 3 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

K55 BKSMOT history

K55 BKS is a grey diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 170,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2022.

K55 BKS grey 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 18 Nov 2023
Mileage
170,062 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2022
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 BKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 BKS was last recorded at 170,062 miles on 18 Nov 2022, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,008 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
11,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,062 miles
  • 2021 – 155,710 miles
  • 2020 – 137,090 miles
  • 2019 – 112,874 miles
  • 2018 – 102,090 miles
  • 2017 – 95,501 miles
  • 2016 – 89,260 miles
  • 2015 – 79,845 miles
  • 2014 – 68,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,062 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,062 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    170,062 miles
    Test number
    568126262338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,008 miles (+14,298)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,008 miles
    Test number
    145329640370
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass155,710 miles (+18,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,710 miles
    Test number
    329373996069
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,090 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,090 miles
    Test number
    273648991283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  5. Fail137,070 miles (+24,196)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,070 miles
    Test number
    196382801150
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some underside components

  6. Pass112,874 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    406840985273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre part worn fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

  7. Fail112,872 miles (+6,727)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,872 miles
    Test number
    586820237098
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

  8. Pass106,145 miles (+4,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    106,145 miles
    Test number
    682726147892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  9. Pass102,090 miles (+6,589)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,090 miles
    Test number
    141066143123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

  10. Pass95,501 miles (+6,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,501 miles
    Test number
    383641545766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine trays and under covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s front tyres wear on inner and outer edges

  11. Pass89,260 miles (+9,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,260 miles
    Test number
    105169268288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass79,845 miles (+11,004)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,845 miles
    Test number
    246283165029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,841 miles
    Test number
    556919964080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 BKS

Does K55 BKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 BKS expired on 18 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 BKS?
The MOT on K55 BKS expired on 18 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 BKS done?
K55 BKS was recorded at 170,062 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2022, an average of 11,644 miles a year.
Has K55 BKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 BKS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on K55 BKS 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 K55 BKS find?
K55 BKS passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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