
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass97,994 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2019
- Odometer
- 97,994 miles
- Test number
- 978918133753
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass86,384 miles (+3,470)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 86,384 miles
- Test number
- 867090196963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,914 miles (+3,034)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,914 miles
- Test number
- 617730305129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,880 miles (+3,710)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 79,880 miles
- Test number
- 148150384480
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass52,158 miles (+1,540)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 52,158 miles
- Test number
- 863875600137
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass47,002 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 47,002 miles
- Test number
- 551970948215
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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