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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

K60 AELMOT history

K60 AEL is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

K60 AEL blue 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 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
114,988 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K60 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K60 AEL was last recorded at 114,988 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,988 miles · 16 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,988 miles
  • 2020 – 109,054 miles
  • 2019 – 102,034 miles
  • 2018 – 97,994 miles
  • 2017 – 92,731 miles
  • 2016 – 86,384 miles
  • 2015 – 82,914 miles
  • 2014 – 79,880 miles
  • 2013 – 76,170 miles
  • 2012 – 68,544 miles
  • 2011 – 61,411 miles
  • 2010 – 52,158 miles
  • 2009 – 50,618 miles
  • 2008 – 47,002 miles
  • 2007 – 40,658 miles
  • 2006 – 31,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,988 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    441422471632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail114,988 miles (+5,934)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    968773909435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Comes on with indicator lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass109,054 miles (+299)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    840018821239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail108,755 miles (+6,721)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    283879444403
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,034 miles (+4,040)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,034 miles
    Test number
    708748323152
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass97,994 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,994 miles
    Test number
    978918133753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,873 miles (+5,142)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,873 miles
    Test number
    968484641745
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass92,731 miles (+6,347)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,731 miles
    Test number
    422650432718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak possible rocker cover gasket
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn off side rear tyre 2.5mm tread depth near side rear tyre tread depth 2.0mm legal limit 1.6mm
  9. Pass86,384 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,384 miles
    Test number
    867090196963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,914 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,914 miles
    Test number
    617730305129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,880 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,880 miles
    Test number
    148150384480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,170 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    779317423159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail76,157 miles (+7,613)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,157 miles
    Test number
    206841423190
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass68,544 miles (+7,133)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    978631012193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass61,411 miles (+9,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,411 miles
    Test number
    668062411165
    • 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)
  16. Pass52,158 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,158 miles
    Test number
    863875600137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,618 miles (+3,616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,618 miles
    Test number
    451085749236
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • 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)
  18. Pass47,002 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    551970948215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,970 miles (+6,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,970 miles
    Test number
    252709328295
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Pass40,658 miles (+9,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,658 miles
    Test number
    462426327280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass31,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,543 miles
    Test number
    840575956210
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K60 AEL

Does K60 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K60 AEL expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K60 AEL?
The MOT on K60 AEL expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K60 AEL done?
K60 AEL was recorded at 114,988 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 5,373 miles a year.
Has K60 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K60 AEL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K60 AEL 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 K60 AEL find?
K60 AEL passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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