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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,795 cc

K57 DURMOT history

K57 DUR is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 110,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
110,882 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 DUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,795 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 DUR was last recorded at 110,882 miles on 21 May 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,806 miles · 16 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,882 miles
  • 2019 – 110,806 miles
  • 2018 – 110,549 miles
  • 2015 – 110,443 miles
  • 2012 – 109,192 miles
  • 2011 – 107,015 miles
  • 2010 – 104,958 miles
  • 2009 – 102,913 miles
  • 2008 – 101,301 miles
  • 2006 – 98,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Battery insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    110,882 miles
    Test number
    462169562522
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,882 miles (+76)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,882 miles
    Test number
    258954299485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,806 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    663633681600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass110,549 miles (+98)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    504453145142
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,451 miles (+8)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,451 miles
    Test number
    895031720696
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass110,443 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    110,443 miles
    Test number
    339027755182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,409 miles (+1,217)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,409 miles
    Test number
    117484985050
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass109,192 miles (+2,177)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,192 miles
    Test number
    116657772235
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOS outer sill holed
    • NoteSharp edges front of rear wheel arches

  9. Pass107,015 miles (+2)12 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,015 miles
    Test number
    857492971246
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake servo corroded
    • NoteDrivers seat mechanism
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff area
    • NoteRear jacking points becomming corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside track rod

  10. Fail107,013 miles (+2,055)2 failures12 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,013 miles
    Test number
    379411571275
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake servo corroded
    • NoteDrivers seat mechanism
    • NoteFront wiper blades split
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff area
    • NoteRear jacking points becomming corroded
    • NoteSlight play in offside track rod

  11. Fail104,958 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    112387970273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded

  12. Pass104,958 miles (+2,045)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    104,958 miles
    Test number
    574597970236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches slightly corroded

  13. Pass102,913 miles (+1,612)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,913 miles
    Test number
    313919179203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass101,301 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    533484188248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  15. Fail101,301 miles (+2,827)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,301 miles
    Test number
    693004388229
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  16. Pass98,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    98,474 miles
    Test number
    743089586251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K57 DUR

Does K57 DUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K57 DUR is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K57 DUR?
The MOT on K57 DUR is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K57 DUR done?
K57 DUR was recorded at 110,882 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 633 miles a year.
Has K57 DUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 DUR has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K57 DUR 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 K57 DUR find?
K57 DUR passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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