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BMW 3 Series

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 2,494 cc

K60 WTHMOT history

K60 WTH is a black petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 20 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

K60 WTH black BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
140,031 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K60 WTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K60 WTH was last recorded at 140,031 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,564 miles · 2 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
2,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,031 miles
  • 2021 – 139,564 miles
  • 2019 – 138,125 miles
  • 2018 – 134,829 miles
  • 2017 – 127,023 miles
  • 2016 – 121,005 miles
  • 2015 – 117,695 miles
  • 2014 – 109,208 miles
  • 2013 – 107,229 miles
  • 2012 – 98,153 miles
  • 2007 – 94,006 miles
  • 2006 – 89,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,031 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,031 miles (+467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    140,031 miles
    Test number
    934804911735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass139,564 miles (+1,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    139,564 miles
    Test number
    342790219771
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass138,125 miles (+3,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,125 miles
    Test number
    721748478925
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

  4. Pass134,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,829 miles
    Test number
    425579559997
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,829 miles (+7,806)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,829 miles
    Test number
    486804298700
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,023 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    127,023 miles
    Test number
    979802855881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,005 miles (+3,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,005 miles
    Test number
    940871350841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass117,695 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    117,695 miles
    Test number
    179649155405
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail117,690 miles (+27)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,690 miles
    Test number
    195712455454
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail117,663 miles (+8,455)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,663 miles
    Test number
    527705935012
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass109,208 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,208 miles
    Test number
    546206034093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,229 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    609111363033
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass107,229 miles (+9,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,229 miles
    Test number
    669921963003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass98,153 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,153 miles
    Test number
    165168062090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill covers

  15. Fail98,153 miles (+4,147)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,153 miles
    Test number
    335645362089
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSill covers

  16. Pass94,006 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,006 miles
    Test number
    124466737156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,005 miles (+4,743)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    164085737142
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront side lights colour suspect. †n/s/f wiper blade rubber badly worn. †stone chip in front windscreen.

  18. Pass89,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    541902026115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K60 WTH

Does K60 WTH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K60 WTH is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K60 WTH?
The MOT on K60 WTH is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K60 WTH done?
K60 WTH was recorded at 140,031 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 2,575 miles a year.
Has K60 WTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K60 WTH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on K60 WTH 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 WTH find?
K60 WTH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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