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BMW 3 Series

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,990 cc

K57 NJLMOT history

K57 NJL is a red petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,852 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K57 NJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
30 Dec 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K57 NJL was last recorded at 85,852 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2009: 84,181 miles, lower than 84,862 miles on 5 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,812 miles · 27 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,852 miles
  • 2020 – 85,812 miles
  • 2018 – 85,749 miles
  • 2017 – 85,381 miles
  • 2016 – 85,225 miles
  • 2014 – 84,985 miles
  • 2009 – 84,181 miles
  • 2008 – 84,862 miles
  • 2007 – 84,777 miles
  • 2006 – 79,770 miles
  • 2005 – 77,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,852 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,852 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,852 miles
    Test number
    150506239737
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass85,812 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    85,812 miles
    Test number
    266265719893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,749 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,749 miles
    Test number
    605375487311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    664170347103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,381 miles (+156)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    615530112136
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass85,225 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    674968949240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,985 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    997408654318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,181 miles (-681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    650019879021
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass84,862 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,862 miles
    Test number
    221870748395
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass84,777 miles (+21)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,777 miles
    Test number
    801444817308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • NoteFront washer jets weak
    • NoteRear number plate detoriated

  11. Fail84,756 miles (+4,986)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,756 miles
    Test number
    490984767246
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass79,770 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,770 miles
    Test number
    101474796207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,360 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    610497375208
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar link bushes cracked and preished.
    • NoteBoth rear outter sills corroded and weak
    • NoteO/s rear subframe bush cracked and perished
    • NoteRear brake disc corroded
    • NoteSlight wear in both rear shock absorber top bushes
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Questions about K57 NJL

Does K57 NJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K57 NJL is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K57 NJL?
The MOT on K57 NJL is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K57 NJL done?
K57 NJL was recorded at 85,852 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 416 miles a year.
Has K57 NJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K57 NJL has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on K57 NJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K57 NJL find?
K57 NJL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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